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Curious about how to get to Quinta da Regaleira and what to do while there? I’ve got you covered! Quinta da Regaleira is one of the most enchanting and mystical places in Portugal. If you are wondering how to get to Quinta da Regaleira, you’ve come to the right place! This guide will provide you […]
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I have written so much about Portugal, it is only natural that I have this entire post dedicated to Portugal’s visual beauty. 35 absolutely stunning pictures of Portugal that speak tons about the mindboggling beauty and diversity of the country. This amazing collection of Portugal pics is unique because unlike other Portugal photo guides that take you only through […]
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This 5-day adventure includes Portugal’s two largest cities and a fairytale village that needs to be seen to be believed—all with a nice mix of guided tours and free time. You’ll start in beautiful Porto, famous for wine production and colorful architecture along the Douro River. Then train to Lisbon to explore the capital’s ancient […]
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A day trip to Sintra Portugal is like visiting a place where Europe’s prettiest castles have been squished onto a hilltop and with a dash of Disney and a generous sprinkling of Gaudi’s most fantastical imaginings thrown in. Instagram images of the red and yellow turrets and towers of the Peña Palace resemble something from […]
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Set in the hills of a pine forest bordering the Atlantic Ocean, Sintra is located just 45 minutes from Lisbon, but it’s a whole other world. Known as the Portuguese Riviera, Sintra is one of the wealthiest enclaves in Portugal, dotted with summer mansions and palaces, and also has a large expat community. It became […]
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With a history rooted like much of Portugal and Spain in Moorish occupation for a number of centuries, Sintra is not only a historic place but a beautiful one, surrounded by dramatic landscapes and gardens. It was a residence of the Portuguese royal family in the 18th century, and famous English poet Lord Byron even […]
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Whenever I look back on my first ever visit to Lisbon, the day trip I took to Sintra is always one of my fondest memories. I tackled the Quinta da Regaleira first; a castle I still battle to find words to properly describe. Sintra is quite literally this mystical Portuguese valley inhabited by abandoned castles […]
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If fairytale-like charm and a relaxed approach to life are your goals, then living in Sintra could provide your ultimate expat paradise! Here, we weigh up what some might consider as pros and cons for expats in Sintra, so that you can make an informed decision about this enigmatic destination. National Palace of Pena in […]
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Fairytale destinations have the ability to transport our minds to our favorite childhood stories, whether it’s an enchanting estate decorated with bright flowers or a castle in the woods covered in lush green nature. Are you looking for a real-life fairytale? If your answer is yes, Sintra in Portugal may be your dream-come-true. Tucked away […]
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Most times, when you look at guides to Sintra or top sights to see in Sintra, Monserrate Palace (and it’s surrounding parks) are overlooked and yet, from speaking to locals in nearby Cascais (a lovely seaside town), this is one sight that needs to be seen in Sintra and so, with that in mind, we […]
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