Sintra, Portugal is a magical destination in the mountains with fairytale-like palaces, castles, and fortifications! There ...

000ha of Portugal. Several people had died. Sintra was not directly under threat, but the dry conditions meant any spark could ignite the Unesco-listed town. The fate of my castle-hopping getaway ...

Plan Ahead: Due to the narrow roads and heavy traffic, it's advised that you do not drive to Sintra from Lisbon. Take the train ... the Monserrate Palace, the Castle of the Moors, and the Quinta ...

Lisbon is a hilly place ... including the National Palace of Sintra, the National Palace of Pena and the Moors' Castle, an 8th or 9th century castle built during the Moors' occupation.