Royal Sintra - Dream Property In Sintra

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Sintra is located near the western border of Portugal which used to be a retreat for Portugal's royal family. Sintra has evolved into quite a popular tourist attraction with some of the visitors coming over from nearby Lisbon. 

Here at PortugalProperty.com we have some of the finest homes for sale in Sintra take this exquisite Manor House from XVIII century as an example.

If you are planning a holiday anytime soon, there are some nice things to be sure to do and see while you are there Adraga Beach is very popular however not extremely simple to get to. You will need to travel through the mountainous landscape to arrive at the beautiful beach, which actually can make the adventure even more enjoyable, providing you with even more splendor to soak in and plenty of pictures to be sure to take. Once you are there and see the unspoiled beautiful blue water that beckons you to come closer, you will perhaps have found a little bit of your own Heaven on earth.

Pena Park is perfect for the nature lovers and was fashioned by a part of the majestic family who had trees planted back long ago. Currently the park is a magnificent and serene retreat for those who live there, as well as for the tourists. One of the favorite places in the park is Cruz Alta which is the top point in the park, at just a bit over five hundred meters.

For those who are in pretty good shape physically and are willing and able to climb some of the castle's steep steps, Palacio National de Pena, a 19th century castle, will be pleased with the lovely architecture and the stone carvings of various animals and plants.

Still for others a visit to the Church of St. Maria a church that is one of the oldest in Sintra, will be a sight to behold. It is actually the seventeenth century wooden figurine of the immaculate conception that makes this particular church a very admired tourist destination and also one that stands out from the others in both a special and spiritual way.

For those who enjoy museums, be sure to see the Archaeological Museum. This is nearby Sintra and was first available to tourists back in the 1950s. Visitors can view a diverse mixture of displays from the region's ancient times. One in particular is the notorious Latin epigraphy compilation, a quite distinctive collection of montage, and the remnants of a Middle Ages cemetery.

Some of the history is quite intriguing in that Christopher Columbus was blown off course by strong winds when he was sailing for the Spanish crown, and out of fear for the endurance of his ship, he spotted the Rock of Sintra and from there went on to sail to the port of nearby Lisbon in the year of 1493.

If you are one who thoroughly enjoys soaking up the entire cultural heritage of such an intriguing town as Sintra, while also enjoying the usual things such as the above mentioned beaches, mountainous landscapes and wonderful nature scenery, you may want to look further into Sintra, Portugal for your next enjoyable holiday.


For more information on Sintra and buying property in Sintra, contact the Sintra property team here at PortugalProperty.com via email at: info@portugalproperty.com or call free on +44 (0) 800 014 8201

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