The allure of Sintra should be enough for you to visit Portugal

The mesmerizing beauty of Sintra has made it one of the most attractive cities of Portugal. Several royals used to visit this lovely place. It has been described as a paradise by several poets and many writers and poets were mesmerizedby the enchanting beauty of the place. Its beauty has made it one of the best tourist destinations.

Why You Must Visit Sintra

If you have been wondering why in the world you must come to this place? Here are the reasons for the same.

• The castle inSintra is right out of a fairytale. It is absolutely stunning and you must see it to believe it. The castle walls are simply outstanding.
• The forests are just too good to be true and will leave you spellbound.
• The beach Praia da Ursa is simply outstanding.
• The UNESCO world heritage siteQuinta da Regaleirais located in Sintra.
• The initiation well is amazing and a must see
• The lakes are picturesque and the rural areas are beautiful

Culture of Sintra

The cold weather in summers was one of the reasons the royals visited this lovely place in summers. The castle in Sintra seems to be right out of a fairytale. The place is rich with architectural monuments and lovely Moorish castles. The lovely sea and picturesque surroundings make this city amazing. It has serene and quiet nature and the people are lovely.

Tips to get there

 

Sintra is well connected with Lisbon through trains. The best part is that the train service is quite affordable. The journey is approximately of 40 minutes. Throughout the day, there is a train after every half an hour. You can visit the different places in Sintra by taking the Sintra 434 Tourist bus. The railway station is also close to places like Pena Palace, moors castle etc.

Cuisine of Sintra:

When in Sintra you must try out the local food that is queijadas which are sweet cakes made from cheese.Travesseiros are yummy pastries which contain almond paste. There are several restaurants in Sintra which serve the local cuisine but they are a bit expensive.

Sights in Sintra

Some of the loveliestplaces in Sintra are:

• The Penna Palace is one of the most important tourist spot.It has a multi-colored exterior which is a combination of North African and Islamic style and looks like a perfect picture from an opera.
• The National palace was also visited by the royal family. The most striking feature of the palace is the two huge chimneys of the kitchen.
• The Moorish castle has a history going back to the 9^th The castle got damaged by earthquake and fire and was restored in the 19^th century.
• Monserrate palace is Mogul style building and is a small palace.The British garden in the palace has some of the most exotic plants.
• The Penna Park has plenty of greenery and a nice place. There are paths to walk through the park and forest.

Things to do in Sintra

This is a fairy tale town and as mentioned earlier, it has some of the best places of tourist interest. The castles and parks are simply amazing and tourists spend a lot of time visiting these lovely places in Sintra. Those who like adventure can go for hiking in the Sintra mountains. There are also lovely Museums like Sintra Natural History Museum and Sintra Museum of Modern Art which are worth visiting.

Sintra is an amazing place. It is a befitting place to film a fairy tale. It has lovely palaces and places of tourist interest. One must visit this beautiful place which is truly the paradise of Portugal.