Consequences of the storm that occurred on March 19 and 20, 2025, in the parks and monuments of Sintra.

In recent weeks, the Sintra Hills have experienced high levels of rainfall, leading to significant water saturation in the soil. The recent passage of Storm "Martinho" has further worsened the situation, causing widespread instability in the forested area.

An assessment carried out in recent days by Parques de Sintra has concluded that the damage caused by this storm, exacerbated by the prior soil saturation, will not allow normal access to the area in the coming weeks.

Intensive work to clear fallen trees has been ongoing for several days, but this effort does not completely eliminate the risk of further tree falls. Additionally, the stability and safety of walls, embankments, and roads have been seriously compromised, and a detailed assessment of the risks and extent of the damage is currently underway on-site.

The evaluation and monitoring will continue in collaboration with the municipality and other relevant entities, with Parques de Sintra’s priority being to first restore safety conditions in the most frequently visited sites.

A daily update will be provided on the progress of the work and ongoing assessments. The Park of Pena, which covers an area of 85 hectares, will remain closed until the end of this week.

On Monday, 24 March, all monuments within the Sintra Hills perimeter will remain closed, with the reopening of the Moorish Castle, the National Palace of Pena, and the Palace of Monserrate scheduled for Tuesday, 25 March.

Parques de Sintra reiterates the Civil Protection’s warnings, urging caution when moving within the forested perimeter, where access will remain severely restricted in the coming days.