Linhó, Sintra

Name: Linhó
Address: Sintra, Portugal

#19 among attractions in Sintra

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Linhó is an affluent village in the municipality of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera, known for its resorts, restaurants, and its two prominent gated communities, Quinta da Penha Longa and Quinta da Beloura. Linhó is home to a large expatriate community, the only American school in Portugal, and has hosted a Bilderberg Meeting. ()

Coordinates: 38°45'60"N, 9°22'58"W

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Linhó – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

2.1 miN
Palace and gardens hosting cultural events
Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra
54 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...
1.5 miN
Hilltop Romanticist palace in parkland
Pena Palace, Sintra
39 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...
2.2 miN
Palace
Seteais Palace, Sintra
56 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.
2.2 miN
Moorish palace and tile collection
Palace of Sintra, Sintra
56 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...
1.8 miN
Hilltop Moorish fortress with sea views
Castle of the Moors, Sintra
47 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...
1.3 miSW
Sport venue, Sport
Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva, Sintra
32 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque region of Sintra, Portugal, the Autódromo Fernanda Pires da Silva is a beacon for motorsport enthusiasts. This sport venue, also known as the Estoril Circuit, has a storied history that dates back to the 1970s and has been a pivotal location...
1.5 miNW
Museum, History museum
Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla, Sintra
40 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...
2.1 miN
Museum, Specialty museum
NewsMuseum, Sintra
54 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.
2.2 miN
Palace, Gothic Revival architecture, Vernacular architecture
Quinta do Relógio, Sintra
55 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".
2.2 miN
Museum, Natural history museum
Sintra Natural History Museum, Sintra
57 min walk • The Sintra Natural History Museum is a museum of natural history located in the historic center of the village of Sintra. The museum has both at national and international level due to the quality and rarity of many of its exhibits.
1.9 miN
Church
Igreja de Santa Maria, Sintra
48 min walk • Igreja de Santa Maria is a church in Sintra, Portugal. It has been classified as a National Monument since 1922 and is part of the Cultural Landscape of Sintra, a World Heritage Site since 1995. The church, with three naves, represents the transition between Romanesque and Gothic of the mid-12th century.