Sintra

One of the biggest mistakes visitors make around Sintra is assuming every location deserves equal attention, when knowing the best

Most visitors do not leave Sintra wishing they had seen more, but planning mistakes around Sintra can mean leaving with

Praia das Maçãs works differently from many beaches around Sintra. Visitors often arrive expecting a traditional beach day and leave

Cabo da Roca is one of those places where timing matters more than many visitors realise, and knowing the best

Penedo divides opinion more than many places around Sintra. Some visitors describe it as one of the most memorable spots

Almoçageme is one of those places many first-time visitors encounter by accident. People pass through on the way to Praia

Many visitors pass through Colares without giving it much thought. They are usually heading towards Praia das Maçãs, Cabo da

Azenhas do Mar is one of those places that changes character throughout the day. The village itself does not change.

Most people planning a trip to the places around Sintra start with the wrong question. They ask which places around

Most visitors arrive in Sintra with a list of famous sights and a rough assumption that everything sits close together.