What to do in Sintra

Activities, attractions and tours

Ursa Beach which includes a sunset, general coastal views and rocky coastline
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Moorish Castle featuring heritage elements, a castle and tranquil scenes

Sintra Attractions

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Activities and Tours

Sintra is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Sintra to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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Sintra Attractions

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Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Sintra attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Moorish Castle featuring tranquil scenes and a castle

Santa Maria e São Miguel

If you're spending time in Santa Maria e São Miguel, check out sights like Castle of the Moors or Sintra Mountains and hop on the metro to see more the city at Sintra Tram Stop or Monte Santos Tram Stop.

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Azenhas do Mar

Though Azenhas do Mar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Magoito Beach and Macas Beach.

Azenhas do Mar
Pena Palace

São Pedro de Penaferrim

If you're spending some time in São Pedro de Penaferrim, Penha Longa Golf Course and Quinta da Beloura are top sights worth seeing.

São Pedro de Penaferrim
An extense beach with an pleasant landscape, good for surf, fishing or photography.
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São João das Lampas

While there might not be top attractions in São João das Lampas, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Magoito Beach and Foz de Lizandro Beach.

São João das Lampas
Macas Beach showing a beach, waves and general coastal views

Praia das Macas

The beaches and restaurants make Praia das Macas worth a stop. Make a stop by Macas Beach, and jump on the metro at Praia das Maçãs Tram Stop to get around the area.

Praia das Macas
Sintra National Palace which includes tranquil scenes, a sunset and a park

São Martinho

If you're spending some time in São Martinho, Sintra National Palace and Sintra Mountains are top sights worth seeing.

São Martinho

 

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