Lisbon, Sintra and the Tagus Region

Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, the Tagus, viewpoints, trams, palaces, beaches, cafés, azulejos and Portugal’s most natural city gateway.

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Colourful Pena Palace on the hill above Sintra in Portugal

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Lisbon, Sintra and the Tagus Region, Portugal

Pena Palace in Sintra: a colourful fairytale above Lisbon

Pena Palace is Sintra’s most striking landmark: a colourful Romantic palace on a hill, combining royal history, viewpoints, forest paths and fairytale architecture.

Reading time: 6 minBooking recommended: YesPrices and tickets: 20 € / person

Average temperatures

Language: Čeština

18 °C

few clouds

Spring

Air16-23 °C

Sea15-17 °C

Summer

Air26-32 °C

Sea18-20 °C

Autumn

Air17-25 °C

Sea17-19 °C

Winter

Air9-15 °C

Sea14-16 °C

General information

Lisbon, Sintra and the Tagus region are Portugal’s classic starting point, combining capital-city life, Atlantic light, palaces, beaches, hills and easy day trips.

Trips and nature

The region mixes river views, Atlantic coast, beaches, cliffs, hills and the green Sintra mountains. Light and viewpoints are half the attraction.

Food and atmosphere

Lisbon has maritime, Moorish, royal, earthquake, literary and modern layers. Sintra adds romantic palaces and forested hilltop drama.

Transport and stay

Lisbon has the main airport, metro, trams and trains to Sintra and Cascais. A car is unnecessary in the city and often annoying.