{"id":17147,"date":"2019-08-28T10:53:13","date_gmt":"2019-08-28T10:53:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devourlisbonfoodtours.com\/?p=3235"},"modified":"2022-02-28T16:16:38","modified_gmt":"2022-02-28T16:16:38","slug":"sintra-day-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/dev.devourtours.com\/blog\/sintra-day-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Plan the Perfect Sintra Day Trip From Lisbon"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

If you\u2019re visiting Lisbon, don\u2019t miss the magical town hidden right in its backyard. It\u2019s full of majestic gardens, panoramic views and castles straight out of a fairytale.<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Lisbon is Portugal\u2019s capital and hub of tourist activity, and there\u2019s no doubt that the city itself has plenty to offer. But if you\u2019re here for more than a few days, you might want to venture beyond it to one of the many attractive destinations for day trips from Lisbon<\/a>. If so, Sintra should be at the top of your list.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Located just north of Lisbon in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Sintra is a magical mountain village with iconic attractions that make it a tourist hotspot. Despite its popularity, however, it retains a quaint and unique spirit. Walking through the historic center feels like stepping into the pages of a fairytale. If that sounds like your cup of tea, start planning a Sintra day trip now!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n

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How to Get From Lisbon to Sintra<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

There are several different ways to get from Lisbon to Sintra and back. By car it\u2019s only a 30- to 45-minute drive, depending on traffic. You can easily rent a car in Lisbon if you\u2019re thinking about doing some more traveling. However, traffic and parking in Sintra can be difficult, so it may not be worth the trouble. If you\u2019re only interested in a Sintra day trip, it makes more sense to take public transportation. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Fortunately, it\u2019s incredibly easy to get to Sintra by train. From Lisbon\u2019s centrally located Rossio station, the journey takes around 40 minutes and costs just \u20ac2.25 (the return ticket is double this price). You can also depart from Oriente station, in which case the trip is a few minutes longer. Trains depart every half hour or so, but they can get crowded, so it\u2019s best to go early in the morning.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Sintra is easily accessible from Lisbon’s Rossio station. Photo credit: Daniel Lobo<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to Get Around Sintra<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once you arrive in Sintra, there are a few options for moving around the city. From the Sintra train station, it\u2019s just a short walk into the historic center. From there, however, it\u2019s quite a climb to the town\u2019s main attractions: Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

If you have the time and energy for a steep 45-minute hike, go on foot. If not, you can catch the 434 local bus<\/a> from the train station, which will take you to the city center first, then up the hill to the castle and palace. A hop-on-hop-off ticket costs \u20ac6.90, allowing you to move freely between the different stops throughout the day. <\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

How to Spend Less Than 24 Hours in Sintra: What to See and Do<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sintra deserves as much of your time as possible, but we understand that you might only be able to dedicate a few hours of your trip to it. If that\u2019s the case, you\u2019ll need a plan to make sure you see the most essential sights. There are certain spots you just can\u2019t miss, and a few experiences that might become the highlights of your time in Portugal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

First of all, you have to visit the historic center. With its steep and winding streets, charming shops, lovely bakeries and local restaurants, you\u2019ll want to spend at least an hour or so exploring. The town itself is small, so you can see it all in no time. Make sure you stop by Casa Piriquita<\/a>, an iconic bakery famous for sweet local specialties like queijadas<\/em> and travesseiros<\/em>.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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The travesseiros at Piriquita are the ultimate sweet comfort food. Photo credit: Casa Piriquita<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

RELATED<\/em><\/strong>: 4 Essential Sintra Restaurants You Can’t Skip<\/a><\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sintra\u2019s Tourist Trifecta<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Sintra has three main claims to fame: the Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle and the Quinta da Regaleira. Although there are several other places worth visiting, these should take priority if you only have time for a day trip from Lisbon. Depending on how much time you want to spend at each, you might even need to pick just two.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Pena Palace is a must. With its bright red and yellow turrets presiding over the city from a perch high in the mountains, it\u2019s much more than your average castle. You can tour the inside of the buildings, but the gardens around them are arguably even cooler. Acres of nature are dotted with lookout points, duck ponds, exotic plants and more. Hike to the highest point for an incredible 360-degree view of the surroundings, stretching all the way to the sea.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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Pena Palace is far from just another European castle.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Just 400 meters from the Pena Palace, you\u2019ll find the Moorish Castle (Castelo dos Mouros). This structure was built more than 1,000 years ago, but was restored in the 19th century as a decorative addition to the palace\u2019s grounds. Wandering among the medieval ruins is intriguing, but this place\u2019s main attraction is the gorgeous views it offers. Definitely worth a visit!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Explore Portugal\u2019s Most Mysterious Estate<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

The Quinta da Regaleira<\/a> is an essential stop on any Sintra day trip. It\u2019s a vast estate that includes\u2014but is by no means limited to\u2014caves, tunnels, wells, castles, statues, fountains, and all manner of wonderfully weird surprises throughout its grounds. You could easily spend hours here, wandering from one oddity to the next and getting lost in underground passageways. It\u2019s truly a one-of-a-kind experience, and certainly not to be missed.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Once you\u2019ve seen the sights, toured the historic center and sampled the local sweets, you can return to Lisbon or continue your trip, secure in the knowledge that you\u2019ve done Sintra right. But that doesn\u2019t mean you won\u2019t want to come back\u2014no matter how much time you spend in this mystical little town, the magic never seems to run out.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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