What are the best things to do in Sintra?
Top picks in Sintra include Pena National Palace, Moorish Castle, Sintra National Palace. See the full list and itinerary on this Sintra travel guide.
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Photo: Singa Hitam · CC BY 2.0
Why visit Sintra
Travel guide for Sintra, Portugal — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Sintra is a stop in Portugal, not a country-in-a-weekend. Plan about 1 days. If time is short, prioritise Pena National Palace, Moorish Castle, Sintra National Palace instead of racing the whole list. Mid-range ground costs are about 70–160 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Experiences
Things to do in Sintra
1
Pena National Palace
2
Moorish Castle
3
Sintra National Palace
Plan your trip
Sintra itinerary (1 days)
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Pena National Palace
- Visit Moorish Castle
- Visit Sintra National Palace
- Eat at Cyntia
Budget
Sintra trip cost
Budget
USD 30–55
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 70–160
per person / day
Luxury
USD 185–305+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Sintra, Portugal. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Sintra
Estimated total (USD)
$2,390
≈ $1,195 per person · $341 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $115/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Sintra mid-range ground costs (budget 30–55 · mid 70–160 · luxury 185–305+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
Cyntia
Dom Pipas
Lab by Sergi Arola
Midori
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Sintra Marmòris Palace
Tivoli Palacio de Seteais Hotel
Hotel Tivoli Sintra
Nice Way Sintra Palace
Oh Casa Sintra
Nightlife
- Adega Regional de Colares
Museums & culture
- Pena National Palace
- Moorish Castle
- Sintra National Palace
In pictures
Sintra gallery
Photos: Singa Hitam, Roundtheworld, Diego Delso, The original uploader was Husond at English Wikipedia., Vitor Oliveira from Torres Vedras, PORTUGAL — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Sintra travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Sintra?
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds.
How many days do I need in Sintra?
Plan at least 1 days in Sintra for the highlights on our suggested itinerary; add more time for day trips.
Where should I stay in Sintra?
Popular stays in Sintra include Sintra Marmòris Palace, Tivoli Palacio de Seteais Hotel, Hotel Tivoli Sintra. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Sintra cost?
On the ground in Sintra (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 30–55 per person per day, mid-range about 70–160, and luxury about 185–305+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Sintra, Portugal. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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