Sintra’s hills gather Moorish walls, National Palace chimneys, and the Romantic Pena Palace amid exotic plantings. Granite, stucco, tile, and ironwork weather Atlantic mists. Conservation manages vegetation, drainage, and visitor routing across steep paths and fragile terraces with sweeping views toward the coast.
From Moorish Castle to Pena’s polychrome revival, Sintra mixes medieval fortifications with 19th‑century fantasy in a UNESCO landscape.
Stuccoed walls, azulejo tile, and wrought iron pair with imported trees and ferns; maintenance balances authenticity and safety in steep terrain.
Use shuttle routes; sturdy shoes for gradients; consider sunrise at the Moorish Castle and later palace entries.
