where is sintra
Sintra is both a town and a municipality in the Estoril Coast region of Portugal. While most tourists will come to visit the town and its spectacular setting, the municipality is much larger. This article is about the town; for other destinations in the municipality, see the listings below.
Sintra is only 28km away from Lisbon, and is primarily known because of the Pena Palace (Palacio palÃ¡cio De), pena built in the 19th century in an eclectic style by The portuguese-king Consort Dom FERNANDO. Ii close, by The castelo Dos (Mouros Moorish) castle is also an important landmark and a popular tourist. destination