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If you’re feeling like seeing a different and exotic part of Portugal, then you should consider visiting Sintra. It’s a wonderful town with plenty of things to do including an abundance of beautiful castles and palaces. Here is our guide that will hopefully give you everything that you need.
We cover the best attractions, restaurants and hotels in Sintra, as well as some tips on how to get there and what to expect once you have arrived for your stay.
Things to do in Sintra include:
Centro Historico de Sintra
The Centro Historico de Sintra was established in 1982 to protect the historic centre of Sintra. In 1985, it was joined to the program Património Mundial da Humanidade, which aims to preserve and increase cultural heritage around the world through identification, protection and conservation.
In 1988, the program was officially acknowledged as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The historic centre of Sintra is walkable (although parts are hilly!) and there are some beautiful palaces and Churches that you can explore on foot including St…
