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Sintra
Sintra is a coastal town and municipality in the Portuguese district of Lisbon. The municipality has a total area of 319 km². Sintra The name is derived from the Celtic word Cynthia, that means Mon. Around 300 BC. stood in this area Mon Celtic temple. When the Moors in the 8th century the area occupied, she called the region or Chintra Zintira. This is because the letter S was not used by them.
Palácio da Pena
Pena Palace stands on top of a hill above the Portuguese town of Sintra.
The palace was built on the remains of a Hiëremonietenklooster. In the building are different styles combined.
This magical combination is a clear manifestation of the romantic movement of the 19th century.
Palace of Sintra
The Palace of Sintra stands on a hill above the Portuguese city of Sintra. The palace is marked by two large
chimneys that are located above the kitchen. The architecture has a strong Moorish influence to be found.
Castle of the Moors
The Castle of the Moors is above the Portuguese town of Sintra. It is located in the district of São Pedro de Penaferrim.
The complex is, together with the whole area of Sintra, since 1995 the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
The walls of the castle have a total length of 450 meters. These span an area of 1.2 hectares.
What is striking is that the so-called horseshoe have ports. Inside the walls stands a church collapsed.
The walls and part of the apse is still there. Under the chapel tombs are found.
The largest tower in the area, Torre Real via a staircase with 500 steps to reach.
Casa de Grande - bed and breakfast in São Martinho do Porto on the Silver Coast in Portugal
Costa de Prata Estremadura between Lisbon and Porto
We offer long and short stays - holiday breaks and long weekends
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