If you were charmed by Lisbon attractions such as its historic center and its popular neighborhoods, in Sintra you will be impressed by the beauty of its palaces, castles and sumptuous gardens. The town of Sintra was the refuge of kings and nobility until the nineteenth century and it is considered a "Garden of Eden" as it was dubbed by the English author Lord Byron, regular visitor of Hotel Lawrence's, considered the oldest hotel in the Iberian Peninsula that even today continues to be the place for literary meetings that breathe the history …show more content…
its charms, while strolling through Quinta da Regaleira, a mysterious and romantic place, located on the slopes of the hills, just a short distance from the center of Sintra and that was considered Building of Public Interest in 2002. The Palace, the main building of Quinta da Regaleira, is surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, caves and buildings that hide enigmatic secrets. In your guided tour to Quinta da Regaleira, you will see that it is not enough to know its history or appreciate its landscape. You must feel the enigmas of this place, its spirituality, the set design of its gardens and buildings that evoke Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Manueline architecture. Be thrilled by this amazing monument of …show more content…
Situated on top of the mountain, full of magic and splendor, you will find the Pena Palace, considered the most complete and beautiful example of Romanticism architecture of the nineteenth century in Portugal. It was the summer residence of the Royal Family from 1838 to 1910 and was transformed into house-museum in 1920. It stands out for its privileged location that was built to be visible from any point of the park where it is located: the "Pena National Park" consists of more than 500 species of trees, originating from all over the world.
On your vacation in Portugal, after exploring beautiful Sintra, continue your guided tour towards Cabo da Roca, known as the westernmost point of Europe. Located on the edge of the Serra de Sintra, it rushes over the Atlantic Ocean and was described by Luís de Camões as the place "where the land ends and the sea begins".
Discover also in Lisbon Guided Tour, Cascais which was once considered the elegant summer destination of the Portuguese monarchy and during the Second World War was the refuge of European Royalty. This fishing village is known for its splendid white sand beach, the charming shopping streets and for being a cosmopolitan location next to the sea. It is considered one of the finest destinations in the Lisbon