Sintra
Portugal · Lisbon
Sintra, officially the Town of Sintra, is a town and municipality in the Greater Lisbon region of Portugal, located on the Portuguese Riviera. The population of the municipality in 2021 was 385,654, in an area of 319.23 square kilometres (123.26 sq mi). Sintra is one of the most urbanized and densely populated municipalities of Portugal. A major tourist destination famed for its picturesqueness, the municipality has several historic palaces, castles, scenic beaches, parks and gardens.
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Practical facts
- Local time
- UTC+0 · 6 h ahead of Costa Rica
- Region
- Lisbon
- Main language
- Portuguese
- On the map
- 38.82° N, 9.32° W
Near Sintra
- Serradas · 6 km away
- Cascais · 13 km away
- Paco de Arcos · 14 km away
- Lisbon · 19 km away
- Almada · 22 km away
- Santa Cruz · 35 km away
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Where to stay
Sintra Green Chalet Bed & Breakfast
10/10 · 2387 reviews
Sintra Marmòris Camélia
10/10 · 575 reviews
Sintra Marmoris Palace
9.8/10 · 653 reviews
Villa Bela Vista
9.7/10 · 940 reviews
Casa da Estefânea
9.6/10 · 564 reviews
Galo Preto - Sintra Guesthouse
9.5/10 · 914 reviews
Eighteen21 Houses - Quinta Velha
9.5/10 · 371 reviews
Chalet Saudade
9.4/10 · 3076 reviews
Sintra Boutique Hotel
9.4/10 · 1694 reviews
Hotel Nova Sintra - Adults only
9.4/10 · 485 reviews