Sintra

Former royal vacation homes and smelly cheese.

Sintra is a sleeper. Practically unknown outside of Portugal and underappreciated at home, the city is surprisingly majestic.

4.7
out of 5

The main square is among the country’s nicest, surrounded by historic buildings and blessed with a Unesco-protected trinity column. The evocative central streets are dotted with beautiful churches, testament to the city’s long history as a bastion of the Catholic church. Explore the foundations of ancient Sintra Castle at the must-see Archdiocesan Museum, then head for one of the city’s many pubs or microbreweries, fuelled by the thousands of students who attend university here. Don’t forget to try the cheese, Sintra’s namesake cheese or tábua de queijo, reputedly the smelliest in Portugal.

Average temperatures during the day in Sintra.

What people say about Sintra

4.7
People
5
Food
5
Spaces
4
Value
5
Safety
4

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Image of The warmest places in Europe during winter
Image of The warmest places in Europe during winter

The warmest places in Europe during winter

April 2023,
Winter in Europe typically falls between December and March. During this time, temperatures can vary significantly depending on the region. In the northern parts of Europe, temperatures may drop below
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