Built by the Moors in the 10th century, this sprawling, striking stone fortress, which sits high on a hill overlooking Sintra, is the epitome of a formidable defensive structure.
Sintra: Castelo dos Mouros
Sintra: Pena Palace
High in the hills overlooking Sintra, you'll find the kitsch, brightly painted Pena Palace. It's a magnificent, romantic building surrounded by 85 hectares of gardens.
Sintra: Quinta da Regaleira
Nestled in the lush green hills surrounding Sintra, the extraordinary Quinta da Regaleira is a stately home quite unlike any other.
Sintra: The National Palace
Marked by its distinctive conical chimneys, this palace in the centre of Sintra became a royal residence in the 12th century when King Afonso Henriques conquered Lisbon.
Lisbon travel guide
Historic sites, interesting museums, spectacular day trips and mouthwatering food – Portugal's cool, laid-back capital has it all.
Little Old World 