As I mentioned in the earlier post, we spent 2 days in Sintra and unfortunately on Day 1 it was pouring cats & dogs! We began our day with Pena Palace on day 1 and when it stopped rain, we headed to Quinta de Regaleira, the most beautiful gardens in the whole of Sintra!
To Stay:
While it is possible to visit Sintra in one or more daytrips from Lisbon, it is an amazing experience to stay in Sintra, surrounded by all greenery with a stunning view from the window, of the Moorish Castle!
Airbnbs, hostels & hotels are available are various price points, esp., close to Sintra railway station.
Check out my review of the historic hotel, Sintra Marmoris Palace where we stayed.
To Get There:
On Google Maps: Quinta de Regaleira, Monserrate Palace
The public bus service in Sintra, Scotturb, has 2 loops connecting the various monuments of Sintra to the Historic Centre (railway station). Uber also functions well here. However since several roads are one-way it can take a longtime to reach!!! If its close-by to walk, sometimes its quicker to walk.
In either cases, be prepared to wait! Buses don't really come on time and Uber can cancel even if you're nearby, if reaching you needs a long one-way route!
The public bus service in Sintra, Scotturb, has 2 loops connecting the various monuments of Sintra to the Historic Centre (railway station). Uber also functions well here. However since several roads are one-way it can take a longtime to reach!!! If its close-by to walk, sometimes its quicker to walk.
In either cases, be prepared to wait! Buses don't really come on time and Uber can cancel even if you're nearby, if reaching you needs a long one-way route!
Entrance Tickets & Timings:
Monserrate Palace: €8 (under Parques de Sintra); 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Quinta de Regaleira: €8 (under CulturSintra); 9:30AM to 6:00/8:00PM (in winters/summers respectively)
Can be bought online on the official website of Parques de Sintra and Quinta de Regaleira.
5-10% discount available if combined tickets are purchased for 2 or more Parques de Sintra monuments. But this can only be bought at the ticket counter and Quinta de Regaleira doesn't come under this.
The best thing is that both these sites are available to hire for weddings and other events. Just the whole idea of getting married in a a Jaipur style Palace, but in Portugal or to get married and walk with your spouse hand in hand from hell to heaven in the initiation well is quite an experience. Here are your perfect destination wedding venues!!!!
Quinta de Regaleira: €8 (under CulturSintra); 9:30AM to 6:00/8:00PM (in winters/summers respectively)
Can be bought online on the official website of Parques de Sintra and Quinta de Regaleira.
5-10% discount available if combined tickets are purchased for 2 or more Parques de Sintra monuments. But this can only be bought at the ticket counter and Quinta de Regaleira doesn't come under this.
The best thing is that both these sites are available to hire for weddings and other events. Just the whole idea of getting married in a a Jaipur style Palace, but in Portugal or to get married and walk with your spouse hand in hand from hell to heaven in the initiation well is quite an experience. Here are your perfect destination wedding venues!!!!
P.S: I was invited by Parques de Sintra & CulturSintra to experience the region and hosted by Sintra Marmoris Palace, for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.