Sintra

Sintra is a magical city located just 30 km from Lisbon, famous for its fairy-tale palaces and castles, surrounded by the green mantle of the Sintra Mountains. This enchanting place, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the preferred choice of Portuguese nobility and elite for their summer residences. Walking through its streets is like traveling back in time, with the colorful Pena Palace at the top of the mountain, the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira Palace with its initiation wells, and the imposing Moorish Castle offering breathtaking panoramic views. The romantic and mystical atmosphere of Sintra inspired writers such as Lord Byron, who described it as "the glorious Eden".