Sintra holidays Sitting in the foothills of the Sintra mountains yet minutes from the coast
Sintra holidays - known as the Moon Hill, Sintra is a place full of magic and mystery. The resort sits in the foothills of the Sintra Mountains, in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park and yet is just a few kilometers from the glorious beaches and clifftop fishing villages. UNESCO classified the town as a World heritage site in recognition of its stunning landscape.
A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is dotted with pastel-colored houses and grand palaces with Moorish architecture to be seen in every direction. If you like culinary delights, Sintra's confectionery is famous throughout the region and in particular, the travesseiros (puff pastes stuffed with a sweet eggy mixture) and its famous cheese-cakes where the recipe dates back to the 12th century,
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Historical sites | ✔ |
| Praia da Adraga beach, 2.5 kms | ✔ |
| UNESCO World heritage site | ✔ |
| Fishing villages close by | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| International airport | Lisbon 28 kms |
| Nearest train station | Lisbon, 1 hour |
Sintra takes some beating if you are looking for a family holiday as the beaches are fantastic and there are several ones close to the town to choose from, including:
- das Maças
- Praia Grande
- Praia da Adraga
- Cabo da Roca (the westernmost point of mainland Europe)
- Colares
- Azenhas do Mar
Featured holiday rentals in Sintra
A bit of hidden and undiscovered gem on the Lisbon coast, Sintra offers a wide selection of self-catering holiday rental accommodation. Renting a villa or holiday home in Sintra can be the ideal base for exploring the local area is perfect for families, friends or a romantic escape.
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Things to see & do around Sintra
Sintra and the surrounding area is full of interesting villages, historic towns and countryside to explore. One place not to be missed is the hilltop 19th-century Pena National Palace and also the Quinta da Regaleira which is a country estate with magnificent gardens, secret tunnels and a unique well.
| A few suggestions.... | |
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| Explore the Pena National Palace with its sweeping panoramic views | ✔ |
| A day on the beach at Praia das Maçãs | ✔ |
| Take a tour of the amazing Quinta da Regaleira estate | ✔ |
| Visit the clitt top fishing village of Azenhas do Mar | ✔ |
| Day trip to Lisbon and see the iconic sites | ✔ |
| Take a guided tour of the Castle of the Moors | ✔ |
Our view on Sintra holidays
We think Sintra is a peaceful and authentic fishing village and also a very attractive town making it a great base to discover the region. With glorious beaches, a bustling town centre with superb fish restaurants are just a few reasons why people go back year after year. Staying in a Sintra holiday home, whether a luxury villa or apartment, is the best way to experience this lovely part of the Lisbon coast.
