On 8 October 2011, the second and last day of our trip to Sintra, we took our breakfast and left the Villa Gallé Ópera Hotel. As it was Saturday, there were no trains departing from Alcântara-Terra Station. Therefore, we caught…
Located on the outskirts of the historic center of Sintra (Portugal), “Quinta da Regaleira” (Regaleira Estate) is one of the main tourist attractions of Sintra. It was built in 1910 and it is classified as a World Heritage Site by…
We got a long weekend and we had a voucher for a one night stay in one of the Vila Galé Hotels, to use before 2012. So, we took that chance to visit Sintra (Portugal). On 7 October 2011, we…
The “Castelo dos Mouros” (Castle of the Moors) is located in “Serra de Sintra” (Sintra Mountain), in Portugal. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. History The Castle of the Moors dates back to the Moorish occupation…
The “Palácio Nacional da Pena” (Pena National Palace), a former Summer residence of the Portuguese Royal family, is the main landmark and tourist attraction in the picturesque Portuguese town of Sintra. It is considered one of the major expressions of…