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Sintra

The Journey from Enchanting Sintra to Historic Porto

July 21, 2023 Leave a Comment

Portugal is a land of mesmerizing beauty and rich cultural heritage. What better way to explore the hidden gems than by car. While we cover Sintra and Porto in separate blogs, this blog talks about places to stop during the journey. They include walled historic towns, fairy-tale palaces, medieval alleys, dinosaurs, beaches, monasteries and a […]

Filed Under: Alcobaca, Batalha, Cities, Coimbra, Destinations, Fatima, Mealhada, Mealhada Municipality, Nazare, Obidos, Ourem, Portugal, Sightseeing, Sintra Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, Alcobaca Monastery, Bacaco Palace, Concento de Cresto, Convento do Cresto, Masr Bravo Restaurant, Mauneline Gothic Dominican, Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Alcobaca

What to See in Sintra Portugal

June 12, 2023 Leave a Comment

Sintra Portugal is a beautiful and historic town that is built into a mountainside of a long dormant volcano. Portuguese kings and royalty flocked here for the summer. It is loaded with sights, from the royal and historical, to the downright fun and quirky. The popular tourist destination can be reached with a short train […]

Filed Under: Cabo da Roca, Cities, Destinations, Dining, Hotels, Hotels, Portugal, Restaurants, Sightseeing, Sintra Tagged With: ActiveTravelExperiences, Bar da Binho, Camera Municipal, Casino de Sintra, Castelo dos Mouros, Manueline Pillory, Monserrat Palace, Palacio da Pena, Palacio de Seteais, Palacio National de Sintra, Parish Church of Sao Martinho of Dintra, Pena Palace, Piriquita bakery, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra Marmoris, Sintra Post Office