The romance of Sintra begins before you even arrive. The train ride from Lisbon’s Rossio station – one of Europe’s most charming and affordable rail journeys – takes 40 minutes and winds through the ...

Plan Ahead: Due to the narrow roads and heavy traffic, it's advised that you do not drive to Sintra from Lisbon. Take the train from Rossio train station; Sintra is the last stop on the line. Located ...

Pena Palace is spectacular but the queues are brutal. Here is how to spend a day in Sintra that is actually worth it.