Hotels in Sintra, Portugal

Sintra is a town near Lisbon, Portugal, nestled in the Sintra Mountains, famous for its 19th-century Romanticist palaces like Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle ruins from the 8th century. The climate is mild year-round, with warm summers around 80°F/27°C perfect for touring Pena Palace's colorful architecture and the Quinta da Regaleira's initiation wells, while cool winters around 55°F/13°C are ideal for hiking the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park trails without the summer crowds. In spring, the gardens burst with camellias and azaleas, making it the best time to visit for lower prices and peaceful exploration of the forested hills.