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A Complete Guide of What To Do in Sintra

A Complete Guide of What To Do in Sintra

Sintra is a charming fairy tale city located outside of Lisbon, Portugal. Once a sanctuary for royals, Sintra is a cool hilly town full of majestic palatial residences, sweeping views, and scenic pine forest escapes. If you’re wondering what to do in Sintra, you’ve come to the right place. Here’s the complete guide of what to do in Sintra, whether you’re doing a day trip from Lisbon or extended stay.

The Best Sintra Restaurants

The Best Sintra Restaurants

Many tourists only have time to squeeze in a day trip from Lisbon so they don’t have much time to experience the cuisine. But I encourage you to stay a little longer if you can because Sintra has some hidden gem restaurants (including Michelin star restaurants) worth trying. Here are my picks for the best Sintra restaurants for breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner.

My Wedding in Portugal

My Wedding in Portugal

It’s no surprise that my love story revolves around travel. After all, travel is the love of my life (next to my husband)! It first started with “I love you” in Hawaii on June 2, 2016, followed by “Will you marry me?” in Switzerland on May 20, 2018, and ending with “I do” in Portugal on June 2, 2022 - exactly 6 years later. Here is the story of my fairy tale dream wedding in Portugal.