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| Sintra Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Walls of the Castelo do Mouros Walls of the Castelo do Mouros Dany55 Sintra is a small town that looks like an illustration in a fairy tale. Made famous by Lord Byron, Sintra was once the royal town of Portugal. Many castles and palaces can be found in its vicinity. One of them is Pena Palace, perched atop a steep hill and straight out of Disneyland. It is a yellow heap of small domes and turrets filled with a wide array of decorative arts. The most notable palace is the Sintra National Palace, whose white twin towers are the most distinctive landmark in Sintra. It is a combination of Moorish, Gothic and Manuelian styles. Inside is a beautiful collection of ancient and rare tiles and murals. The Castelo dos Mouros, unlike the two palaces, is a ruin. Even so it should be regarded as a requisite stop when the bus arrives there on its way to Pena. The old battlements stretch for some way along a ridge and offer magnificent views of the town, Pena Palace and the area generally. Sintra also has a fine collection of international contemporary art in the Sintra Museu de Arte Moderna. Other museums include the Toy Museum, the International Sculpture Centre, with Portuguese sculpture, and the São Miguel de Odrinhas Museum and Archaeological Site. In fact, the whole town looks a bit like a museum, filled with amazing buildings. A good way to get to Sintra is by taking the train from Lisbon. You will get a good view of the Águas Livres Aquaduct (built in the 18th century, and still in use) and arrive in the magnificent, cathedral-like station. From there, it’s only a short walk into the old town with its many shops and restaurants. _____________Sights Edit This Palácio da Regaleira Palácio da Regaleira Michael Edesess The National Palace in the town, the ruined Castelo dos Mouros and the Pena Palace all form dramatic sights when seen from afar, and the vistas from the latter two are equally good. Contributors December 13, 2004 new by davidx (1 point) July 12, 2005 change by grpadua [Add Sight] Palácio da Regaleira Edit This Palácio da Regaleira Palácio da Regaleira photo by: Michael Edesess Palácio da Regaleira, built at the beginning of the 20th century, emerges from the scenery like an enormous, marvelous monument. António Monteiro, owner of a large fortune, bought from Baron Regaleira a land fed by many springs. He invited Manini – the set designer from the São Carlos Opera House in Lisbon – to design this fantastic romantic dream in an exuberant neo-Manuelian style. The remarkable gardens are placed in a very specific arrangement that tells a story. The grounds are full of tunnels, wells, secret ways and exquisite sculptures. A more.. type: Palaces World66 rating: [rate it] ____________Getting Around Edit This There is a bus from the train station that runs, in this order, to the town [and the National Palace], the Castelo dos Mouros, Pena Palace, the town, and back to the station. You can get a rover ticket which allows you to get on and off at will. Alternatively you can buy a more expensive rover which allows you to use local buses to the beaches and to Cascais as well. It is probably not worth it for less than two journeys. ____________Beaches Edit This Praia do Magoito Praia do Magoito Michael Edesess Around Sintra is easy to find some beautiful beaches, not too populated. From Guincho to Ericeira, passing by Adraga, Aguda or Magoito, the scenery is gorgeous. However, sea can be rough and dangerous some times, so you have to be cautious. One of the famous surfing beaches – Ribeira D’Ilhas - is about 30 minutes, by car, from there. Water’s temperature varies is between 16 and 18 centigrade degrees. Contributors July 18, 2005 change by grpadua (1 point) July 18, 2005 change by anarita [Add Beach] Magoito Edit This Praia do Magoito Praia do Magoito photo by: Michael Edesess 15 minutes by car, from Sintra. It’s possible to take a bus near Sintra's railway station World66 rating: [rate it] Ribeira D'Ilhas Edit This Located between Ericeira and Ribamar - about 30 minutes, by car, from Sintra - this beach is internationally renowned as one of the best surfing spots in Europe. World66 rating: [rate it] url: www.ribeirasurfcamp.co |