10 km | 7 km
+ 400 m | + 300 m
Bookings
Book at least 2 days in advance
Acceptance of the reservation is dependent on the availability
50% discount for children under 14 years old (contact us for more details)
- Tour Grade
- Distance
10 km | 7 km
- Elevation Gain
+ 400 m | + 300 m
- Profile
Hilly
- Route
Forest trails and single tracks
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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.
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