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Sintra

Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Sintra.

Hotel guides

Travel videos

AlexTravels

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AlexTravels is a YouTube travel channel by Alex, creating cinematic travel vlogs, destination guides, and city travel tips.

This guide video presents a strong Sintra day-trip overview, including Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra town, Cabo da Roca, Monserrate, and nearby coastal scenery.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel focused on practical travel guides, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear.

This travel guide video introduces Sintra as a practical Lisbon day trip, with useful coverage of the castle town, Pena Palace, Castle of the Moors, and the Palace of Sintra.

World Wild Hearts

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World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, focused on travel videos and planning guides.

This planning guide video explains how to visit Sintra as a day trip from Lisbon, including transport and major stops such as Quinta da Regaleira, Castelo dos Mouros, and Pena Palace.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel resources.

This short travel video gives a polished introduction to Sintra as a royal escape from Lisbon, highlighting fantasy castles, forests, hilltops, and views toward the Atlantic.

Wolters World

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Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand travel advice, visitor tips, and destination guidance.

This visitor tips video is helpful for planning Sintra from Lisbon, with attention to the town's castles, palaces, museums, and filming around Palacio de Pena.

Rick Steves' Europe

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Rick Steves' Europe is a YouTube travel channel connected to Rick Steves' television, radio, guidebook, and Europe travel resources.

This focused video gives a useful look at Pena Palace in Sintra, describing its colorful appearance and architectural mix of Gothic towers, Renaissance domes, and Moorish minarets.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide site with broad destination research and trip-planning coverage. Their Sintra guide is a strong introduction to the destination, covering palaces, hills, UNESCO sites, Lisbon day-trip planning, attractions, and expert tips.

Sintra travel - Lonely Planet | Portugal, Europe

Explore Sintra holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/portugal/lisbon/sintra

Third Eye Traveller
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Third Eye Traveller is Sophie Pearce's solo female travel blog focused on magical, historical, bookish, and cinematic destinations. Her Sintra guide is a thoughtful choice for travelers interested in fairytale castles, lesser-known places, and practical tips for avoiding larger crowds.

15+ Magical Things to Do in Sintra with Hidden Gems (2026)!

Are you looking for all the incredible things to do in Sintra? You’ve come to the right place.  Sintra is one of the most magical places to visit in Portugal as it looks like it’s

thirdeyetraveller.com/things-to-do-in-sintra-portugal/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, maps, and route planning. Their one-day Sintra guide is excellent for itinerary planning, with three day-trip options plus transport, tour, and visiting tips.

Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon: 3 Ways to Spend One Day in Sintra

Sintra is one of the most popular day trips from Lisbon, Portugal. Here are 3 different ways to plan your day.

earthtrekkers.com/one-day-in-sintra-day-trip/

The Planet D
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The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog by Dave and Deb, combining destination guides, itineraries, tips, and scenic travel ideas. Their Sintra day-trip guide is a practical resource for planning from Lisbon, including transportation options, ticket tips, and itinerary guidance.

Ultimate Guide to Planning Your Sintra Day Trip from Lisbon: Tips & Itinerary

Planning a Sintra day trip from Lisbon? Get ready to be captivated by the splendor of Pena Palace, the mysteries of Quinta da Regaleira, and the timeless

theplanetd.com/sintra-day-trip-from-lisbon/

A Dangerous Business
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A Dangerous Business is Amanda Williams' travel blog, focused on realistic planning, weekend trips, road trips, and personally tested itineraries. Her Sintra day-trip guide is especially helpful for independent travelers who want to visit from Lisbon without relying on a tour.

How to Plan an Epic Day Trip to Sintra in Portugal

This in-depth guide will help you plan a day trip to Sintra from Lisbon - no tours needed! Full of helpful tips for your Sintra day trip.

dangerous-business.com/sintra-day-trip/

Our Escape Clause
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Our Escape Clause is a travel blog by Kate and Jeremy Storm focused on detailed itineraries and practical travel guides. Their Sintra day-trip article gives a clear one-day structure with practical visiting tips for planning the trip from Lisbon.

How to Take the Perfect Lisbon to Sintra Day Trip (+ Tips for Visiting!) - Our Escape Clause

Trying to plan the perfect Sintra day trip from Lisbon? Here's how to spend one day in Sintra, from someone who lived in Lisbon!

ourescapeclause.com/sintra-day-trip/

Along Dusty Roads
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Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by British couple Andrew and Emily, with selective, photography-led destination guides. Their Sintra guide is a useful essentials-focused resource for planning a day trip from Lisbon or Cascais.

How To Plan Your Sintra Day Trip — ALONG DUSTY ROADS

Straight out of a fairytale, our guide covers all the essentials for planning your Sintra day trip from Lisbon or Cascais.

alongdustyroads.com/posts/visit-sintra-day-trip

Love and Road
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Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob, combining long-term travel identity with practical trip-planning resources. Their one-day Sintra itinerary is a helpful planner, combining how to get there with guidance on what to visit.

One day in Sintra - Love and Road

One day in Sintra, a UNESCO heritage patrimony, easily reached form Lisbon. Get to know how to get there and what to visit!

loveandroad.com/one-day-sintra/

HoneyTrek
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HoneyTrek is a couples travel blog by Mike and Anne Howard, covering long-term travel, road trips, sustainability, and shared adventures. Their one-day Sintra article gives the visit a strong historical frame, connecting the itinerary to 1,000 years of local history.

What to do in Sintra, Portugal: 1,000 Years of History in One Day

Honey trek goes on a historic tour to find what to do in Sintra. We get to see 1,000 yeas of history in 1 day in the beautiful city in Portugal.

honeytrek.com/sintra-portugal-1000-years-history-1-day/

Tales of a Backpacker
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Tales of a Backpacker is Claire Sturzaker's solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog with practical independent-travel advice. Her Sintra guide is a practical way to compare the area's castles, palaces, gardens, and historical sites before visiting.

Castles in Sintra Portugal

The castles in Sintra Portugal are unlike anywhere else; magical, mystical and colourful! Here’s my guide to visiting the palaces & castles of Sintra.

talesofabackpacker.com/castles-in-sintra-portugal/

Travel Dudes
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Travel Dudes is a community-led travel site publishing destination tips, guides, inspiration, and practical advice from multiple contributors. Their Sintra hiking article is a good fit for travelers who want outdoor activity and countryside access near Lisbon.

A Guide to Hiking in Sintra, Portugal - Travel Dudes

If you want to get away from the city and immerse yourself in the beautiful countryside, hiking in Sintra should be on your Lisbon to-do list.

traveldudes.com/hiking-in-sintra/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, digital nomad topics, and outdoor travel. Their guide to six Sintra hiking spots is a practical resource for travelers deciding where to hike in the area.

6 Best Spots For Hiking Sintra | 2026

Planning on hiking Sintra but not sure where to hike? ✔️ Here's a guide to help you find the best hikes in Sintra.

abrokenbackpack.com/hiking-sintra/

Enchanting Travels
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Enchanting Travels is a custom luxury tour operator offering destination overviews, private itineraries, and tailor-made trip planning. Their Sintra destination page is a polished overview of palaces, history, private tour planning, and the town's setting near Lisbon.

Private Sintra Tour and Tailor-made Portugal Vacations | Enchanting Travels

Customized Sintra Tours: Experience the enchanting beauty, majestic palaces, and rich history of Sintra on our private Portugal tours, crafted by experts.

enchantingtravels.com/destinations/europe/portugal/sintra/