Casa José Ricardo: Guidebook for Sintra
Supermarkets
this supermarket offers a good choice of foods including all basics, and is open 9.00 to 21.00 every day. About 8 minutes to walk
31 locals recommend
Pingo Doce
4 Praça Dom Afonso Vthis supermarket offers a good choice of foods including all basics, and is open 9.00 to 21.00 every day. About 8 minutes to walk
Minipreço
9 R. Ulysses Alvessmall local supermarket, very close by, that provides the essentials
Food Scene
Popular dishes: Bacalhau, Polvo a Lagareiro, Robalo (Seebass)
Incomum
22 R. Dr. Alfredo da CostaDom Pipas
n62 R. João de DeusMercado
7 Rua Ulysses AlvesOur main market for vegetables, fish, bread, cheese, meat...
the restaurant 'around the corner': simple and friendly, sometimes a bit noisy, as the locals love it too
14 locals recommend
Culto Da Tasca
Rua Veiga da Cunha the restaurant 'around the corner': simple and friendly, sometimes a bit noisy, as the locals love it too
excellent food, great view,
.. in summer use the sea-water pool in front
243 locals recommend
Azenhas do Mar
excellent food, great view,
.. in summer use the sea-water pool in front
Restaurante d'Adraga
Rua da Praia da Adraga Scenic - and the fish is always perfectly prepared.
Run by chef Vítor Rocha, TABERNA CRIATIVA offers excellent cuisine and service. They cater for vegetarians and for people with specific food allergies. In my view it's the best local restaurant near us and we are lucky that it is so close to our house. I recommend to reserve a table.
7 locals recommend
Taverna Criativa
26 Av. Heliodoro SalgadoRun by chef Vítor Rocha, TABERNA CRIATIVA offers excellent cuisine and service. They cater for vegetarians and for people with specific food allergies. In my view it's the best local restaurant near us and we are lucky that it is so close to our house. I recommend to reserve a table.
Supernice location .... where the road that leads down to Cabo da Roca.
75 locals recommend
Moinho Dom Quixote
5 R. dos MoinhosSupernice location .... where the road that leads down to Cabo da Roca.
Tábuas honest food
14 R. Padre Amaro Teixeira de Azevedonice vegetarian options
Authentic Portuguese cuisine of very good standing - with local speciality goat; nice atmosphere and good service by english-speaking waiters - and rather undiscovered by foreigners as its 10 min drive from Sintra - but this is where the Portuguese families go for the Big Sunday Lunch
40 locals recommend
Curral dos Caprinos
Rua 28 de SetembroAuthentic Portuguese cuisine of very good standing - with local speciality goat; nice atmosphere and good service by english-speaking waiters - and rather undiscovered by foreigners as its 10 min drive from Sintra - but this is where the Portuguese families go for the Big Sunday Lunch
Located on one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, at the very end of the promenade, is this little gem of a restaurant. Relax with a glass of wine and tapas on the terrace, watching the waves, or indulge in other tasty dishes.
60 locals recommend
Bar do Fundo
Avenida Alfredo CoelhoLocated on one of the most beautiful beaches in the region, at the very end of the promenade, is this little gem of a restaurant. Relax with a glass of wine and tapas on the terrace, watching the waves, or indulge in other tasty dishes.
Sightseeing
Walk up to Cruz Alta in Pena Park - and enjoy the views
736 locals recommend
Park and National Palace of Pena
Estrada da PenaWalk up to Cruz Alta in Pena Park - and enjoy the views
Very good history interpretation center. The walk along the castle walls is very nice and scenic but requires some 'condition': the steps are high.
315 locals recommend
Moorish Castle
Very good history interpretation center. The walk along the castle walls is very nice and scenic but requires some 'condition': the steps are high.
Convent of the Capuchos
Its just a "must" to pass by the westernmost spot in mainland Europe.....
22 locals recommend
Cape Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaIts just a "must" to pass by the westernmost spot in mainland Europe.....
Don't miss this visit ! Two white chimneys visible from far away are towering over an impressively sized kitchen; there are fine examples of telework from several centuries, and the views from the palace over the lands are unique.
435 locals recommend
Sintra National Palace
Largo Rainha Dona AméliaDon't miss this visit ! Two white chimneys visible from far away are towering over an impressively sized kitchen; there are fine examples of telework from several centuries, and the views from the palace over the lands are unique.
Parks & Nature
Its history dates back to 1093 when a chapel dedicated to Virgin Mary was built here, but the current palace was finalised around 1863 as summer residence of the Cook family, english merchants based in Lisbon, and its neo-gothic and islamic architecture fulfils even today the "dream of 1001 nights". The park has many great spots to explore with kids.
246 locals recommend
Park and palace Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateIts history dates back to 1093 when a chapel dedicated to Virgin Mary was built here, but the current palace was finalised around 1863 as summer residence of the Cook family, english merchants based in Lisbon, and its neo-gothic and islamic architecture fulfils even today the "dream of 1001 nights". The park has many great spots to explore with kids.
The picturesque village of Almoçageme overlooks a small sandy beach (with handicap access) and has some friendly cafés and the vineyard Adega Viuva Gomes, where you can taste the local wine - Malvasia is an ancient and special white grape and a delicacy.
41 locals recommend
Almoçageme
The picturesque village of Almoçageme overlooks a small sandy beach (with handicap access) and has some friendly cafés and the vineyard Adega Viuva Gomes, where you can taste the local wine - Malvasia is an ancient and special white grape and a delicacy.
While the locals love this beautiful spot, it is less discovered by tourists. At low tide I recommend a walk along the cliffs; lots of water pools allow you to discover the costal sealife.
17 locals recommend
Magoito
While the locals love this beautiful spot, it is less discovered by tourists. At low tide I recommend a walk along the cliffs; lots of water pools allow you to discover the costal sealife.
Surfers love the place - you can also take lessons.
I love to sit in the cafe/restaurant end enjoy the views, with a book and a cup of coffee.
606 locals recommend
Guincho Beach
Surfers love the place - you can also take lessons.
I love to sit in the cafe/restaurant end enjoy the views, with a book and a cup of coffee.
Known for its amazing surf and incredible seafood ... and for its shops with swimwear
319 locals recommend
Ericeira
Known for its amazing surf and incredible seafood ... and for its shops with swimwear
When the "Sintra cloud" descends, try your luck with the sun at Carcavelos or Cascais beaches.
129 locals recommend
Carcavelos
When the "Sintra cloud" descends, try your luck with the sun at Carcavelos or Cascais beaches.
Located between Cascais and Sintra on the slope of the Sintra Mountain, the area around the Blue Lagoon offers shady forest walks. And its a spot to bring the kids and some picnic and join the locals.
22 locals recommend
Lagoa Azul
10A Av. Dom João ILocated between Cascais and Sintra on the slope of the Sintra Mountain, the area around the Blue Lagoon offers shady forest walks. And its a spot to bring the kids and some picnic and join the locals.
Arts & Culture
Paula Rego is a Portuguese visual artist who is particularly known for her paintings and prints based on storybooks. Living in London since many years, Paula Rego has been awarded the Order of the British empire for her work. The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego museum in Cascais designed by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura houses some of her works.
280 locals recommend
Casa das Histórias Paula Rego
300 Av. da RepúblicaPaula Rego is a Portuguese visual artist who is particularly known for her paintings and prints based on storybooks. Living in London since many years, Paula Rego has been awarded the Order of the British empire for her work. The Casa das Histórias Paula Rego museum in Cascais designed by the architect Eduardo Souto de Moura houses some of her works.
This museum, located in an old convent, is really worth a visit - as it displays the history of the use of tiles in building/architecture in Portugal. Also a very nice shop where I often find great ceramic presents for my friends. The restaurant is nice, too - outdoor seating in the courtyard.
477 locals recommend
Museu Nacional do Azulejo
4 R. Me. DeusThis museum, located in an old convent, is really worth a visit - as it displays the history of the use of tiles in building/architecture in Portugal. Also a very nice shop where I often find great ceramic presents for my friends. The restaurant is nice, too - outdoor seating in the courtyard.
Interesting collection of roman remains; guided tour (Portuguese only)
24 locals recommend
Archaeological Museum of San Miguel de Odrinhas
Avenida Professor Doutor Dom Fernando de AlmeidaInteresting collection of roman remains; guided tour (Portuguese only)
Museu de Historia Natural
20 R. Paçodedicated to illustrate the history of Sintra
MU.SA - Sintra Museum of Art
SN Av. Heliodoro SalgadoMuseum around the corner with changing exhibitions.
Getting Around
from this train station you can reach Lisbon (Rossio & Expo) It is also a hub for local and regional bus transport
18 locals recommend
Portela de Sintra station
from this train station you can reach Lisbon (Rossio & Expo) It is also a hub for local and regional bus transport
Scotturb - Urban transport Lda.
660 R. São Franciscodownload their app and know the timetables
Drinks & Nightlife
For the night out in Lisbon: Evening entertainment, and several restaurants in a former industrial area of Lisbon. Also nice during weekends , when they have an artist flea market
572 locals recommend
LX Factory
103 R. Rodrigues de FariaFor the night out in Lisbon: Evening entertainment, and several restaurants in a former industrial area of Lisbon. Also nice during weekends , when they have an artist flea market
Casino Estoril
Avenida Doutor Stanley Ho If you like to try your luck!
Nice busy place to go for a drink with friends. But be aware: they allow smoking inside.
17 locals recommend
Mourisca Bar
54 Calçada de São PedroNice busy place to go for a drink with friends. But be aware: they allow smoking inside.
a nice little pub, although you have to walk little, its worth it.
18 locals recommend
Pub Medieval Casa do Fauno
1 Caminho dos Fradesa nice little pub, although you have to walk little, its worth it.