Things To Do
National Palace of Pena
Make sure to wear your comfy sneakers and to buy your tickets in advance to see the inside of the palace. You can see this castle and the Moors Castle in a day. TukTuks are the best to climb up those hills!
The Moorish Castle
One of the first castles in Portugal. You can see the Pena Palace on the same day! The Moors lived here through to 1147, when Sintra was handed over to Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, following the conquest of the cities of Lisbon and Santarém.
Quinta da Regaleira
Known for the spiral tower, the beauty of the secret gardens and caves are worth the walk!
Praça do Comércio
Downtown Lisbon has amazing shops and restaurants to try! This is one of the most beautiful squares in all Europe, opening southwards onto the huge Tagus estuary. Until the era of mass aviation, this was Lisbon´s great reception hall for visitors arriving by sea even better able to enjoy its beauty from their vantage points on slowly docking vessels. It was at the dock here that the Kings and Heads of State would disembark when visiting Portugal.
Jerónimos Monastery
Jerónimos Monastery is famous for its stunning architecture, which is a combination of Gothic and Manueline styles. Who is buried in Jerónimos Monastery? Famous Portuguese figures, such as Vasco da Gama and Luís de Camões, are buried in Jerónimos Monastery.
Belém Tower
Built in the 16th century, the Belem Tower was built to defend Lisbon from enemy ships. Around 1515, architect Francisco de Arruda designed the iconic monument and it served the purpose of being a fort that protected Lisbon from incoming raids along the Tagus River. It also marked the beginning of voyages for sailors.
Praia Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
From Praia da Conceição you may walk to all of the beaches on the Cascais coastline (including those in Estoril) -- just walk down the promenade. You may also take the Rua Frederico Arouca pedestrian street through the old town, towards Cascais’ top cultural attractions, like the citadel, the Castro Guimarães Museum and the Santa Marta Lighthouse.
Santa Maria House Museum
Take a beautiful stroll towards the Marina of Cascais and view the lighthouse and stone bridge next to an old beach castle the royal family would vacation in frequently.
Marina de Cascais
Come visit the shops and restaurants with the view of the boats docked at the Marina.