Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, Sintra

Name: Sintra-Cascais Natural Park
Address: Sintra, Portugal

#17 among attractions in Sintra

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The Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is a park on the Portuguese Riviera, one of the 13 Natural Parks of Portugal. While only established in 1994 as a Natural Park by the Portuguese Government, it has been protected since 1981. Its area is approximately 145 km². The park includes the Serra de Sintra Mountain Range but extends all the way to the coast and Cabo da Roca, continental Europe's westernmost point. It contains the Castle of the Moors. Located within 25 km of Lisbon, the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park is a popular tourism area, with many different individual historical and natural sites and attractions. Sintra and Cascais are towns and municipalities in the Lisbon / Estoril Coast. ()

Local name: Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais Area: 64215.93 mi²Elevation: 210 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°48'18"N, 9°25'57"W

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Sintra-Cascais Natural Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Quinta da Regaleira, Pena Palace, Seteais Palace, Palace of Sintra.

2.1 miE
Palace and gardens hosting cultural events
Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
53 min walk • Nestled in the mystical hills of Sintra, Portugal, Quinta da Regaleira is a captivating estate that embodies the grandeur and intrigue of turn-of-the-century architecture and landscaping. A true gem among Sintra's many UNESCO World Heritage sites, this museum is a...
2.6 miSE
Hilltop Romanticist palace in parkland
Pena Palace, Sintra
66 min walk • Perched atop a hill in the enchanting town of Sintra, Portugal, stands the vibrant Pena Palace, a prime example of 19th-century Romanticism in architecture and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site. This fantastical palace is not only a museum but a visual...
2.1 miE
Palace
Seteais Palace, Sintra
53 min walk • Seteais Palace is a neoclassical gem nestled in the verdant hills of Sintra, Portugal. Built in the late 18th century, this elegant palace exudes a sense of historical grandeur, transporting visitors back to a time of aristocratic finesse.
2.3 miE
Moorish palace and tile collection
Palace of Sintra, Sintra
59 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of the Portuguese Riviera, the Palace of Sintra, also known as the National Palace of Sintra, stands as a testament to the rich tapestry of Portugal's history. This distinguished museum, located in the heart of the charming city of Sintra...
1.1 miSE
Grand 19th-century mansion and gardens
Monserrate Palace, Sintra
29 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Sintra, Portugal, Monserrate Palace is a gem of architectural eclecticism that has captivated visitors with its unique blend of Moorish, Gothic, and Indian influences. This 19th-century palace is a museum that showcases the pinnacle of...
2.5 miE
Hilltop Moorish fortress with sea views
Castle of the Moors, Sintra
65 min walk • Perched atop the Sintra Mountains, the Castle of the Moors stands as an emblem of Portugal's rich historical tapestry. This striking fortress, with origins dating back to the 8th century during the Moorish occupation of the Iberian Peninsula, offers a window into a...
2.3 miSE
Museum, History museum
Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, Sintra
58 min walk • Nestled in the lush landscapes of Sintra, Portugal, the Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla stand as a testament to romantic architecture and botanical beauty. This picturesque chalet, also known as the Chalet of the Countess of Edla, was constructed between 1864...
1.5 miS
Compact convent built into nature
Convento dos Capuchos, Sintra
38 min walk • Nestled in the verdant hills of Sintra, Portugal, the Convento dos Capuchos stands as a testament to the region's rich monastic history. This austere Franciscan monastery, often referred to as the "Cork Convent," was founded in 1560 and is renowned for its harmonious...
2.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
NewsMuseum, Sintra
61 min walk • The NewsMuseum is a museum dedicated to news, media and communication located in Sintra, Portugal. Inspired by the Washington’s Newseum, it was inaugurated in the first minutes of 25 April 2016, in an event attended by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
2.1 miE
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture, Vernacular architecture
Quinta do Relógio, Sintra
54 min walk • Quinta do Relógio is a quinta located near the historic center of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra".
2.3 miNW
Watersports, Swimming pool
Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument, Sintra
59 min walk • The Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument, also known as the Tholos of Outeiro das Mós, consists of an artificial Neolithic cave and a Chalcolithic domed or beehive tomb. It is situated close to the Praia das Maçãs beach, near the town of Colares in Sintra municipality, in the Lisbon District of Portugal. The area was discovered in 1927.

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How to get to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sintra-Cascais Natural Park:

Bus

441 + 403 • Lines: 403 (11 min walk)

Tram

Colares • Lines: Praia das Maçãs → Sintra, Sintra → Praia das Maçãs (16 min walk)
Galamares • Lines: Praia das Maçãs → Sintra, Sintra → Praia das Maçãs (18 min walk)