Sintra. Where you travel through time...any time!
“Off-season” is a bit of a misnomer when it comes to describing Sintra - a place of mysterious beauty where it's easy to feel blissfully lost in space and time. This is especially true in the cooler seasons where you have the opportunity to explore in the relative quiet before the buzz of the summer starts again. Hosting an abundance of colourful palaces and monuments nestled into a vast, lush forest and all topped off with an enigmatic castle dominating the skyline, Sintra is packed full of memories waiting to be made.
All who experience it fall in love with its magic, which makes Sintra a hunting ground for artists all over the world who try to find words to capture it. Perhaps the right words are still to be found...Sintra truly has to be seen to be believed.
Check out our Top 3 reasons for checking out Sintra in the winter and early spring.
1. Less keen on crowds? Jan through March is a great time to fully discover all that Sintra has to offer. From the Pena Palace to the Moorish Castle and Quinta da Regaleira - you can get unobstructed views - and photos - of their magnificence. And Queues? What queues?!
2. Unique events and experiences that capture the essence of winter and the promise of spring. Cosy-up with your loved one for a Valentine’s Day to remember or explore the historic centre in the late afternoon and evening - the National Palace and Moorish Castle are beautifully illuminated. Warm-up again with a hearty meal the whole family can enjoy.
3. The quieter time of year represents a unique opportunity to really immerse yourself in the culture and community of Sintra. The pace is slower and more-laid back. With much lower tourist volumes you get a better feel for this magical place. There are also, of course, options to visit other parts of Portugal - including nearby Lisbon - and experience the same benefits. There is an abundance of 'weekend away venues’ with the families waiting to be discovered - and all much more cheaply than in the summer months.
So, what are you waiting for? Sintra is waiting for you - always!
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