10 km | 6 km
+ 400 m | + 300 m
Bookings
Book at least 2 days in advance
Acceptance of the reservation is dependent on the availability
WE’RE IN OTHER PLACES. EXPLORE MORE TRAILS!
PARTNERS, CREDENTIALS AND MORE
Sintra Heritage Hike
The greatest shapes of Sintra!
Sintra and its mystical hills dotted with fairytale palaces and extravagant villas have enchanted visitors for centuries. The notable buildings will surprise you. Castles, palaces and romantic gardens dot the landscape. This place inspired poets and writers, such as Lord Byron, who fell in love with Sintra and lived there for some time. Hike with amazing sceneries to the incredible Moorish Castle dating back to the 8th century and visit the marvellous Pena Palace at the top of the mountain, a highlight of the region. The hike will go through the dense forest and the exotic natural environment, discovering the best trails and places of this mystical region.
TOUR CONDITIONS
Tour Information
- Tour Grade
- Distance
10 km | 6 km
- Elevation Gain
+ 400 m | + 300 m
- Profile
Hilly
- Route
Village streets and hiking trails
1
2
3
4
Prices
Itinerary
Welcome to Sintra!
Welcome to Sintra!
The hike will begin at the Sintra National Palace, which is the best-kept palace from the middle ages, and you’ll imerse yourself in the forest as you go up and down this historical trails. Eleven kilometers of wonderful and fascinating places await you!
Moorish Castle
Moorish Castle
The Moorish Castle was built in the 10th century after the Muslim conquest of the Iberic peninsula. Its current arrangement is a consequence of various modifications made across the centuries. Admire the astonishing scenery around the castle, which includes the Sintra village, the Pena Palace and the luxuriant Sintra Mountains with the Atlantic Ocean in the backdrop.
Pena Palace
Pena Palace
The Pena Palace stands on the second highest peak of the Sintra Mountains and was built by Ferdinand II, king from 1837 to 1853, as a summer residence for the Portuguese royal family. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has Neo-Gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic and Neo-Renaissance influences, making it the epitome of 19th-century Romanticism. Surrounding the palace is an extensive lush garden with more than 500 plant species from all over the world and an incredible labyrinthic system of paths.
Sintra Village
Sintra Village
The Sintra Village and its cultural landscape was denominated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. There you will find evidence of most eras of Portuguese history. The Romanticist architecture, the humid climate and the lush vegetation give Sintra a mystical feeling, making it the scene for many literary works.
Book Guided
We make it happen.