Sintra Portugal - Property Dreams
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Lord Byron was so moved by the beauty of Sintra that he wrote to his friend, Francis Hodgson, that the village "is the most beautiful in the world". And this was over 200 years ago! Today, Sintra retains its magical qualities borne of the joining of Mother Nature's awesome power and man's creativity. To own Property in Sintra allows for a stunning luxury and majestic lifestyle.
It is no surprise then that many reasons exist for owning property in the beautiful village of Sintra in Portugal. Here are the top five.
Serra de Sintra
The Hills of the Moon (Mons Lunae) - this was the ancient name for the Serra de Sintra because of the astral cults that made their home in these mighty mountains. But the granite outcropping approximately 10 kilometers long was and is home to many other cultures stretching back to prehistoric times, of which countless monuments are still visible.
This is a testament to the cultural heritage of Sintra as well as to its embrace of new cultures while still retaining its uniqueness. Of course, the natural beauty of the Hills of the Moon will truly take your heart soaring to the moon.
Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is the most beautiful of Portugal's 13 natural parks. Its beauty is largely founded on Sintra's unique microclimate where verdant natural vegetation gives the area a magical quality few other places in the country can rival. With the addition of manmade touches, this natural park has a romantic dimension that couples cannot help but fall in love with.
Golden Beaches
Sintra has the enviable location of being on the Atlantic Ocean's coast where marine life in the water and on land are magnificent, to say the least. So many water-related activities can be done along Sintra's golden coast that you will be hard-pressed which one to do first. Better yet, do them all - swimming, surfing and kayaking are just a few of these water sports. Go to Grande, Magoito, and Maçãs for the best beaches but be sure to discover the hidden paradises as well.
Overlooking Sintra, you will find the sheer cliffs facing the ocean. Be adventurous and take on the challenge of paragliding and parasailing. And then go fish in the ocean for cuttlefish, mussels and lobster, among other seafood.
Unique Cultural Landscape
Sintra is a must-see place for its cultural landscape and it was declared as a World Heritage Site for this exact reason. Every corner seems to host a monument to the rich cultural heritage of Sintra from prehistoric period to the present day.
Visit the Neolithic era at the Tholos do Monge. Become a Moor at the Castelos dos Mouros. Experience the ascetic life at the Convento dos Capuchos. Be lost in the mystical atmosphere of the Palacio da Pena. Explore the exoticism of the Parque de Pena. Go sauntering about from one castle to the next including the Monserrate Palace and the Quinta da Regaleira.
Lively Special Events
And then there are the special events that only Sintra can offer. The Sintra Festival, which happens during June and July, attract music lovers from around the world. The concerts span the range from the classical to the present international genres.
Sintra is one of the best places in Portugal to own real estate, be it a small villa or a mini-palace. You are, after all, in the most beautiful and most blessed place on earth!
For information on Sintra property and Property for sale in Portugal contact the team via email at: info@portugalproperty.com or call free on +44 (0) 800 014 8201
Published in: Guide to Portugal