{"id":2939,"date":"2020-07-31T16:50:02","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T16:50:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/?page_id=2939"},"modified":"2020-09-01T10:41:07","modified_gmt":"2020-09-01T10:41:07","slug":"the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.elishalemoire.com\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of Sintra: Your Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>December, 2016<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage has-small-gutter\"><ul><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-1\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"772\" height=\"604\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.53.30-PM.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"0\" data-id=\"2942\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/screen-shot-2020-07-31-at-12-53-30-pm\/\" class=\"wp-image-2942\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.53.30-PM.jpg 772w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.53.30-PM-300x235.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.53.30-PM-768x601.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.53.30-PM-665x520.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.53.30-PM-332x260.jpg 332w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.53.30-PM-600x469.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-2\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"489\" height=\"654\" 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src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sander-lenaerts-qVbrQMMsCQw-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"2\" data-id=\"2952\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/sander-lenaerts-qvbrqmmscqw-unsplash\/\" class=\"wp-image-2952\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sander-lenaerts-qVbrQMMsCQw-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sander-lenaerts-qVbrQMMsCQw-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sander-lenaerts-qVbrQMMsCQw-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sander-lenaerts-qVbrQMMsCQw-unsplash-665x998.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sander-lenaerts-qVbrQMMsCQw-unsplash-173x260.jpg 173w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sander-lenaerts-qVbrQMMsCQw-unsplash-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-4\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1838-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"3\" data-id=\"2950\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1838-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2950\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1838-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1838-2-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1838-2-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1838-2-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1838-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1838-2-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__item item-5\"><figure class=\"wp-block-coblocks-gallery-collage__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1839-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-index=\"4\" data-id=\"2951\" data-imglink=\"\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1839-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2951\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1839-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1839-2-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1839-2-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1839-2-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1839-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1839-2-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>We departed Cascais by bus to Sintra on the direct bus line (417), which takes approximately 40 minutes and costs&nbsp;\u20ac2.&nbsp;&nbsp;Arriving later than we anticipated due to our extended stay in Cascais, we had a bit of a walk with our luggage, in the dark, to our Air BnB.&nbsp;&nbsp;Seriously, thank goodness for carry-ons!&nbsp;&nbsp;It truly is the only way to travel \u2013 take only what you need for the trip!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This was the final leg of our Portuguese trifecta &#8211; Lisbon, Cascais and now Sintra.&nbsp;&nbsp;I booked the most epic&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.ca\/rooms\/3097810?source_impression_id=p3_1596111492_b3wVdUhDGQIZAS2A\">Air BnB<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 a vintage, yet chic romantic cottage as they call it, which was 100% accurate.&nbsp;&nbsp;I loved this place and could live happily ever after here, in this magical fairytale town.&nbsp;&nbsp;Carole was a lovely host who brought us fresh bread from a local bakery, her home-made jam, granola, yogurt and eggs every night, for breakfast the next morning.&nbsp;&nbsp;We settled in for the next 3 nights in this stone cottage retreat, which is located on their property, but completely separate, so entirely private.&nbsp;&nbsp;The view is incredible and located in the perfect spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;Honestly, if you are coming to Sintra please check out her properties \u2013 you won\u2019t regret it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were absolutely starving from the earlier bike ride and travel so we ventured into town for dinner.&nbsp;&nbsp;We decided on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.screstauracao.com\/en\/venues\/Loja-do-vinho\/148\/\">Loja do Vinho<\/a>, a rustic charming place right in the centre of town.&nbsp;&nbsp;Unfortunately, it was already late so we sat indoors.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, the outdoor seating area is lovely and has a great view of the old town.  I would highly recommend it for lunch!&nbsp;&nbsp;There is an extensive wine menu and the selections on the menu range from snacks, soup, sandwiches, shared cheese-meat-olive boards and a variety of other small plates.&nbsp;&nbsp;A delicious choice to share some food and have a glass of wine or two to unwind from the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM-1024x512.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2955\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM-1024x512.png 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM-300x150.png 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM-768x384.png 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM-665x333.png 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM-520x260.png 520w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM-600x300.png 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-12.57.09-PM.png 1180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Sintra truly is as magical as it looks in all the photos and is an easy day trip from Lisbon, but I recommend staying here to truly immerse yourself in this romance.&nbsp;&nbsp;This will give you the time to stop, enjoy and explore.  From gardens to castles, the architecture is breathtakingly beautiful.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are lots of hills to access the castles, so pick the proper footwear!&nbsp;&nbsp;We found this beautiful nature trail (steep in many sections) to access the castles.&nbsp;&nbsp;It was definitely a workout and I recommend it if you are active and want a challenge \u2013 remember your reward are the Natas and Port later!&nbsp;&nbsp;There are also lots of Tuk-Tuks throughout the town, willing to take you to and from the castles.&nbsp;&nbsp;They are safe, but certainly negotiate the price before you hop on.&nbsp;&nbsp;All the places we visited were within walking distance from our Air BnB.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"819\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gustavo-correa-kyf9-jQ0aFY-unsplash-1024x819.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3630\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gustavo-correa-kyf9-jQ0aFY-unsplash-1024x819.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gustavo-correa-kyf9-jQ0aFY-unsplash-300x240.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gustavo-correa-kyf9-jQ0aFY-unsplash-768x614.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gustavo-correa-kyf9-jQ0aFY-unsplash-665x532.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gustavo-correa-kyf9-jQ0aFY-unsplash-325x260.jpg 325w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/gustavo-correa-kyf9-jQ0aFY-unsplash-600x480.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parquesdesintra.pt\/parques-jardins-e-monumentos\/castelo-dos-mouros\/\">The Castle of the Moors<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 It is truly a medieval castle located high on a hilltop.&nbsp;&nbsp;Constructed during the 9<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;century, it was designed to act as a guard for Sintra below.&nbsp;&nbsp;Now it is in relative&nbsp;ruin, but you can still walk the walls, explore the keep and just take in all its majesty.  From the highest viewpoints, you can take in a panoramic view of Sintra and also the Pena Palace to the other side.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although, the Pena Palace is higher than this castle, it is the Castle of the Moors that truly offers the uninterrupted view of the town.&nbsp;&nbsp;Trust me, the climbing and walking is worth the views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1854-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2956\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1854\/\" class=\"wp-image-2956\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1854-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1854-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1854-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1854-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1854-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1854-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1876-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2957\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1876\/\" class=\"wp-image-2957\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1876-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1876-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1876-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1876-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1876-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1876-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2958\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1856\/\" class=\"wp-image-2958\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1856.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1847-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2960\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1847\/\" class=\"wp-image-2960\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1847-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1847-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1847-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1847-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1847-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1847-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parquesdesintra.pt\/parques-jardins-e-monumentos\/parque-e-palacio-nacional-da-pena\/\">Pena Palace<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Here it is \u2013 that dream fairytale castle, full of vibrant colors and unique architecture like you have never seen.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, this place is beyond that of just a castle, which is why you will want to spend an entire day here exploring the grounds.&nbsp;&nbsp;The natural landscape, Parque de Pena, is massive and you can find trails for walking, ponds, fountains and exotic plants.&nbsp;&nbsp;It\u2019s impressive and one of the best ways to spend part of the day in nature.&nbsp;&nbsp;Pena Palace is one of the most famous places and most visited monuments, but with popularity also comes crowds.  So, plan your timing accordingly and I recommend early morning or later in the day.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another perk of traveling in the off season; December 28 was the perfect day to take in this site with minimal people compared to the high season.&nbsp;&nbsp;After you have explored the park and gardens, make your way up to the castle to soak in the 19<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;century romanticism architecture and the colorful towers.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is so much history to learn inside these walls.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/red-mirror-Aozt5bhWlwM-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2974\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/red-mirror-Aozt5bhWlwM-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/red-mirror-Aozt5bhWlwM-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/red-mirror-Aozt5bhWlwM-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, 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class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/julia-solonina-ci19YINguoc-unsplash-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2963\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/julia-solonina-ci19yinguoc-unsplash\/\" class=\"wp-image-2963\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/julia-solonina-ci19YINguoc-unsplash-683x1024.jpg 683w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/julia-solonina-ci19YINguoc-unsplash-200x300.jpg 200w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/julia-solonina-ci19YINguoc-unsplash-768x1152.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/julia-solonina-ci19YINguoc-unsplash-665x998.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/julia-solonina-ci19YINguoc-unsplash-173x260.jpg 173w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/julia-solonina-ci19YINguoc-unsplash-400x600.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1883-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2966\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1883-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-2966\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1883-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1883-1-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1883-1-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1883-1-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1883-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1883-1-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"686\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pexels-pixabay-164268-1-1024x686.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2967\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pexels-pixabay-164268-1-1024x686.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pexels-pixabay-164268-1-300x201.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pexels-pixabay-164268-1-768x514.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pexels-pixabay-164268-1-665x445.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pexels-pixabay-164268-1-388x260.jpg 388w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/pexels-pixabay-164268-1-600x402.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parquesdesintra.pt\/parques-jardins-e-monumentos\/palacio-nacional-de-sintra\/\">National Palace of Sintra<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 One of the most accessible palaces located in the heart of the old town centre \u2013 no hills required for this one!&nbsp;&nbsp;Once home to the Portuguese Royal Family, you will find different architectural styles including Moorish and Gothic.&nbsp;&nbsp;This palace has the most ornate rooms and you will want to take in the Swan Room, the Arab Room and the Chapel for sure.&nbsp;&nbsp;This palace is also located right beside the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cm-sintra.pt\/atualidade\/cultura\/museus-municipais-de-sintra\/museu-de-historia-natural-de-sintra\">Natural History Museum<\/a>,&nbsp;if that is of interest.&nbsp;&nbsp;Although, it doesn\u2019t offer the views, it is still worth exploring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2968\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/sintra-226793_1920\/\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226793_1920.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2969\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/sintra-226794_1920\/\" class=\"wp-image-2969\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920-450x600.jpg 450w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/sintra-226794_1920.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parquesdesintra.pt\/parques-jardins-e-monumentos\/parque-e-palacio-de-monserrate\/\">Montserrate Palace<\/a>&nbsp;&#8211; This palace is often overlooked as it is located ~3.5km outside of the city centre, but is truly a hidden gem.&nbsp;&nbsp;The best news is it is smaller and typically less crowded than the other castles.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mansion is unique blending Gothic, Arabic and Indian architecture even though it was actually created as a summer residence for an Englishman named Sir Francis Cook.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since it is located outside of the centre, it offers stunning views of rolling hills and pristine gardens.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is truly one of the best palaces to explore in Sintra, you won\u2019t regret it.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alberto-frias-c1zMz0CNLc0-unsplash-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2970\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alberto-frias-c1zMz0CNLc0-unsplash-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alberto-frias-c1zMz0CNLc0-unsplash-300x169.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alberto-frias-c1zMz0CNLc0-unsplash-768x432.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alberto-frias-c1zMz0CNLc0-unsplash-665x374.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alberto-frias-c1zMz0CNLc0-unsplash-462x260.jpg 462w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/alberto-frias-c1zMz0CNLc0-unsplash-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.regaleira.pt\/pt\/\">Quinta da Regaleira<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 One of my favourite treasures on this trip.  Now you might be beginning to understand why you need more than one day to truly experience this mesmerizing area.&nbsp;&nbsp;This spot is also located outside of town ~2km and is worth the walk with only a few small hills.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is well known for its gardens, where you will find hidden tunnels, towers, secret doors and passageways.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will truly feel like you stepped into a fairytale book as these gardens are full of enchantment and surprises at every turn.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Initiation Well is located on this property \u2013 interestingly they were never intended for water, but instead these mysterious underground towers were used for secretive initiation rites.&nbsp;&nbsp;Add this to your itinerary to get lost in the gardens, the secrets, and the gorgeous estate and chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Honestly this is the perfect spot to pause for an afternoon snack or picnic!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1896-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2971\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1896\/\" class=\"wp-image-2971\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1896-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1896-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1896-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1896-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1896-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1896-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1900-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2973\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1900-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-2973\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1900-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1900-1-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1900-1-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1900-1-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1900-1-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1900-1-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1909-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2975\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1909\/\" class=\"wp-image-2975\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1909-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1909-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1909-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1909-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1909-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1909-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2972\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920-1024x576.jpg 1024w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920-300x169.jpg 300w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920-768x432.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920-665x374.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920-462x260.jpg 462w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920-600x338.jpg 600w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/lisbon-5230989_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason to stay here instead of making it a day trip from Lisbon, is for the food.&nbsp;&nbsp;You will want to explore the sites, but also take in the cultural cuisine, especially after walking to all these places.&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are some of our recommendations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Romaria de Baco<\/strong> \u2013 This charming place was located literally around the corner from our AirBnB and was recommended by our hosts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Aside from our Christmas Dinner in Lisbon, this was the best meal we had on this trip.&nbsp;&nbsp;Offering a selection of Mediterranean cuisine with flavors of Portugal and a solid wine selection from the cellar.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a small boutique place located outside of the main square.&nbsp;&nbsp;I recommend reservations in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp;Honestly, it will be a meal you won\u2019t forget.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Case das Minas<\/strong> \u2013 We actually stumbled across this place on our walk home from Moors Castle, which was a bit hidden compared to other spots along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;Truly a magical little place offering views of Sintra and the Palace.&nbsp;&nbsp;The menu is simple, but the price is good value, making it a perfect little spot for lunch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1889-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2992\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1889-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2992\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1889-2-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1889-2-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1889-2-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1889-2-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1889-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1889-2-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1888-1-768x1024-2-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2996\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1888-1-768x1024-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-2996\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1888-1-768x1024-2.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1888-1-768x1024-2-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1888-1-768x1024-2-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1888-1-768x1024-2-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1888-1-768x1024-2-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1888-1-768x1024-2-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tascadoxico.pt\/en\/\">Tasca do Xico<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Located right in the heart of old town you will find this restaurant.&nbsp;&nbsp;We grabbed lunch on the patio as the weather was lovely, but inside was absolutely darling.&nbsp;&nbsp;I was hesitant at first, thinking it would be touristy, expensive, with poor service and only ok food due to the location.  However, I will admit I was wrong\u2026it was perfect!&nbsp;&nbsp;We each had one of the best salads on this trip \u2013 everything was delicious, service was great and a complimentary shot of Port was included with our meal.&nbsp;&nbsp;That may have won me over.&nbsp;&nbsp;I also think this may have been the tallest and largest beer D has ever had on any of our trips!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1859-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2978\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1859-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1859-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1859-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1859-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1859-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1859-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Binhoteca<\/strong> \u2013 I recommend visiting this little wine bar while you are here.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are some wine bars close to the main square, which are a bit more touristy and pricey, but this is a little gem on a side street.&nbsp;&nbsp;Our host here took the time to educate us on the mysteries of Port and provided an amazing tasting, pairing it with cheese and chocolate.&nbsp;&nbsp;We had some of the most epic Port here and tasted the most divine sample of a 70-year-old Port.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is a supreme way to spend an afternoon chatting with the locals, hanging out, learning about Port and of course, sampling some flights.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1913-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2979\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1913\/\" class=\"wp-image-2979\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1913-768x1024.jpg 768w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1913-225x300.jpg 225w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1913-665x887.jpg 665w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1913-195x260.jpg 195w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1913-750x1000.jpg 750w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1913-450x600.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1916-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2981\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/img_1916\/\" class=\"wp-image-2981\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_1916-768x1024.jpg 768w, 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100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cantinho Gourmet<\/strong> \u2013 This was our final spot for dinner before flying home the next day.&nbsp;&nbsp;It\u2019s a family owned restaurant that serves craft beer.&nbsp;&nbsp;It is located on a quintessential winding street in Sintra where D and I shared a cheese and meat board.&nbsp;&nbsp;I can\u2019t even begin to describe to you the taste of the Port jelly that came on this board to enhance the cheese flavours.&nbsp;&nbsp;We grabbed some to pack ever so delicately for the flight home in our carry-ons!&nbsp;&nbsp;In glass bottles, I was destined to ensure these made it safely back home to enjoy on one of my own cheese boards, as reminder of this trip.&nbsp;&nbsp;I swear I dream of going back just for this jelly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"612\" height=\"813\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-1.03.40-PM-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2994\" data-link=\"http:\/\/explorewithelisha.azurewebsites.net\/index.php\/the-best-of-sintra-your-complete-guide\/screen-shot-2020-07-31-at-1-03-40-pm-1\/\" class=\"wp-image-2994\" srcset=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-1.03.40-PM-1.jpg 612w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-1.03.40-PM-1-226x300.jpg 226w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-1.03.40-PM-1-196x260.jpg 196w, \/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-1.03.40-PM-1-452x600.jpg 452w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"629\" height=\"836\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Screen-Shot-2020-07-31-at-1.02.52-PM-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2995\" 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