Portugal Travel: Discover Sintra’s unmissable attractions

#castle #palace If you come to Lisbon, you might as well arrange a one-day or two-day trip to experience the charming Sintra. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this town was once a summer retreat for royalty and nobility. This beautiful and mysterious town on the mountain is famous for its dreamlike palaces, castles and mysterious mountain scenery. Its unique landscape that mixes nature and architecture makes every visitor feel like they are in a fairy tale world. Because we were going back and forth on the same day, we only chose three places to visit: Palácio da Pena, Sintra Town, and Quinta da Regaleira. One of the most famous attractions in Sintra is the Pena Palace, a castle famous for its colorful display. The palace's red, yellow and blue walls are bright and eye-catching, and its architectural style combines exotic elements with medieval and romantic elements, making it full of fantasy. Standing high on the Pena Palace, especially after the mist, the entire mountainous area is shrouded in mist, adding a bit of mystery. Villa Regaleira is one of the most mysterious attractions in Sintra. It combines Gothic, Renaissance, Moorish and Manueline architectural styles, making people feel like they are in an ancient fantasy world. One of the most famous attractions is the Inverted Tower (Initiation Well), which is also the filming location of the movie "The Sheep Man's Labyrinth". This shaft is like a tower extending toward the center of the earth, divided into nine levels, symbolizing the nine levels of hell described by Dante in the "Divine Comedy", giving people the feeling of a mysterious spiritual journey. There are many winding paths, underground tunnels, fantasy gardens and mysterious caves hidden throughout the manor, each of which is cleverly designed and inviting to explore. Walking there feels like embarking on an adventure full of unknowns and surprises, making people completely immersed in this wonderful journey. #SintraTown is a resting point between two castles ~ Here, you can stroll through the winding alleys and enjoy the fun of exploring at will. In addition to trying cherry wine when you come here, you can't miss the century-old shop - Casa Piriquita. This pastry shop is famous for its traditional Portuguese desserts, especially "Travesseiros" and "Queijadas". Travesseiros are a crispy puff pastry filled with sweet egg yolks and almonds, while Queijadas are traditional pastries baked with fresh cheese, sugar, eggs, flour and a little cinnamon. Small dots, crispy on the outside and soft and sweet on the inside. These classic desserts also add an authentic Portuguese flavor to your trip to Sintra. Overall, although it was raining that day, it added more mystery and fantasy to the entire mountain. Each attraction here exudes an irresistible charm and seems to whisper a story intertwined with history and myth. Sintra is particularly suitable for strolling, slowing down and enjoying it. Every attraction and every trail seems to have a story waiting to be discovered. If time permits, you may wish to consider staying here for one night, immersing yourself in the tranquility and magic, and experiencing the richer charm of Sintra. /Traffic Information/ ⭕️ Lisbon City > Sintra From Lisbon's Rossio train station, take the Portuguese National Railways (CP) suburban tram to Sintra (Sintra Estação) and get off at the last Sintra station to reach Sintra. ＊Purchase tickets: The Sintra 1-day transportation package (Sintra CP train and bus ticket) includes unlimited travel on Lisbon ⇋ Sintra CP train, Cascais ⇋ Lisbon CP train, and Sintra regional buses (including to Cabo da Roca) 403) *Ticket purchase location: ROSSIO train station counter or ticket vending machine, only cash is accepted. Be sure to keep your receipt. Sometimes the Sintra bus may not be able to swipe your credit card, so you have to rely on your receipt to board the bus. ⭕️Bus routes in Sintra area / Sintra Station to Pena Palace Take bus 434 > to Palácio da Pena station / Pena Palace to Sintra Take bus 434 > to Sintra Vila station / Sintra to Regaleira Palace You can walk here and follow the signs for about 15 minutes. /fare information/ Palácio Nacional da Pena Opening hours: 09:30~18:00 Tickets: Garden 7.5€, Castle + Garden 14€ Quinta da Regaleira Opening hours: October to March 9:30~18:00 Tickets: 8€ #DAYTOUR #Sintra #Wonder of Nature #Historical Monuments #Portugal