Sintra-Cascais Natural Park Travel Guide

Ride the waves, enjoy a few hours of sunbathing on the warm sand or go for long walks to catch a sea breeze at this surfer’s paradise in southern Europe.

This exuberant construction, a former royal retreat set high in the hills of Sintra, features a colorful assortment of turreted towers and domes.

Discover the 1,000-year history of this Moorish palace, whose relatively plain Gothic exterior hides an exuberant and ornate interior.

Marvel at the unique and unconventional design of this elaborate and whimsical folly-filled estate created by Italian set designer Luigi Manini.

Powerful Atlantic waves crash into the high sheer cliffs at this rugged patch of headland, the westernmost point of continental Europe.

Watch the foamy Atlantic waves crash onto the golden sands and rugged rock formations at this picturesque beach, one of the most westerly in Europe.

Enjoy a trip to Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva and popular activities such as golfing in Alcabideche. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area.

Enjoy a round of golf in Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim at Penha Longa Golf Course. Wander through the seaside and beautiful beaches in this romantic area.