The cultural landscape of Sintra is located in Portugal’s central region, at the extreme west of the Iberian Peninsula and a few kilometres away from the Atlantic Ocean. Seen from a distance, it gives the impression of an essentially natural landscape that is distinct from its surroundings: a small chain of forested granite mountains rising over the hilly rural landscape. When seen from closer at hand, the Serra reveals a surprisingly rich cultural evidence spanning over several centuries of Portugal's history.
This cultural landscape is an extraordinary and unique complex of parks, gardens, palaces, country houses, monasteries and castles, offering visitors to the region a variety of beautiful places to see and explore.
Average daily temperatures:
16 degrees Celsius (March to June)
26 degrees Celsius (June to September)
17 degrees Celsius (September to December)
13 degrees Celsius (December to March)
Electricity: 220 V
Currency: Euro
