DATE – OCTOBER 1  SUNDAY

09:00am/01:00pm & 10:00am/02:00pm & 11:00am/15:00pm

The Romans called it “The Mountain of the Moon”.  Few places in the world can evoke a sense of magic and mystery as Sintra.  The perfect symbiosis between nature and its built heritage led to its classification by UNESCO as World Heritage at the category of Cultural Landscape in 1995.

From  magical forests to romantic palaces, Sintra never fails to amaze you! Hundreds of years of history and culture await you. Doing a short walk in the old city centre you’ll find yourself surrounded by the old houses now converted into small quaint handicraft shops and traditional pastry shops, that you’ll get the chance of Visiting & Tasting ! 

In the main square you can see the Town Palace once residence of the royal family. Don’t miss the view over the mountain from the top of the main staircase. It is possible to visit the Palace

( entrance fee 10,00€; duration 30 to 40 minutes;  several stairs inside – around 100 steps ).

Sintra is a Paradise for shoppers ( Map will be available onsite):

• In  Rua das Padarias you will find nice scarfs and garments in the yellow shop on the right.
• At the picturesque Arco do Terreirinho there are  ceramic shops with modern and traditional design.
• In the main street  Simplicio & Arneiro fashion corner. Further down Artnis has wonderful textiles and the traditional embroideries and lacework.
• “A Esquina”, in the opposite corner, has beautiful hand painted faience. Nearby a ceramic tile artisan can help you discover more about this Portuguese tradition.
• In the main square Sintra Bazar with ceramics, Madeira embroideries and Vista Alegre porcelain.
• On the way to the bus stop there are colorful ceramics of Caldas, with the shape of fruits & vegetables and a contemporary production of Costa Nova, one of our most famous design brands.
• Port Wine lovers can visit ” Bar do Binho”  owned by the  Certified Port Wine Educator Paulo Cruz, located in the main square.

Hospitality & Coffee station support available at SINTRAL CENTRAL CAFFÉ in Main Square

Once you get on the bus you will receive a wristband to give you access to Sintra Central Caffe

For any registration please contact the desk of your hotel.