Park and National Palace of Pena
The jewel in the crown
of the artist king.
The romantic, castle-like palace crowning the Sintra hills.
Surrounded by lush vegetation, the Park and National Palace of Pena form a unique ensemble that stands out at the summit of the Sintra landscape. Walking along the winding, labyrinthine paths that weave beneath the Park’s dense woodland and arriving at the Palace—where countless spaces and details invite discovery—is a singular sensory experience, where history, exoticism and the lived experiences of other eras come together.
The coloured tones of the palace, the pinnacle of Romanticism in Portugal and the eternal legacy of Ferdinand II, the King-Artist, opens the doors to the imagination of all those who cross its threshold, with the infinite shades of green painting the surrounding park establishing an idyllic scenario, frequently hidden under the veil of the mists that characterise the Sintra Hills. As if having stepped out of a fairy tale, this has been the place of dreams for all the generation who have passed here and gazed upon its magnificence.
Discover how to experience Pena exactly as you’re looking for.
The Park and National Palace of Pena offers a range of experiences designed for different ways of discovering this unique place. Whether through a free and contemplative walk, or more intimate proposals that reveal the former ways of life within the monument, there will always be a way to experience Pena shaped by your own perspective and curiosity. Choose yours.
Park e National Palace of Pena
Tickets fot the Palace of Pena
only available for a specific date and time
PARK
LAST TICKET AND LAST ADMISSION 06:00PM
PALACE
LAST TICKET 05:30PM AND LAST ADMISSION 06:00PM
ESSENTIAL VISIT
GUIDED VISIT TO THE PALACE
THEATRICAL VISIT TO THE PALACE
VISIT TO THE PARK
How to Get There
Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line
(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)
Sintra (train station) > Pena: Bus 434 (Scotturb)
It is possible to enter the Park of Pena through two entrances. GPS coordinates:
Main Entrance: 38º 47’ 16.45” N 9º 23’ 15.35” W
Lakes Entrance: 38° 47' 21.4" N 9° 23' 31.9" W
We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management, and is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.
You can reach the town of Sintra using:
- IC19 (from Lisbon)
- IC30 (from Mafra)
- EN9 (from Cascais, via the A5)
It is possible to enter the Park of Pena through two entrances. GPS coordinates:
Main Entrance: 38º 47’ 16.45” N 9º 23’ 15.35” W
Lakes Entrance: 38° 47' 21.4" N 9° 23' 31.9" W
Please note that access to this monument is not authorized to private vehicles. We recommended the use of the pedestrian trails available or public transportation. You can park your car in the historic center of Sintra or the peripheral car parks available.
We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management, and is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.
Marked hiking trails:
SANTA MARIA TRAIL
Starting point: “Info Parques de Sintra”, in S. Pedro de Sintra
Distance: 1.770 metres
Duration: 1 hour
SETEAIS TRAIL
Starting point: Palace of Seteais
Distance: 2.410 metres
Duration: 1h30
VILLA SASSETTI TRAIL
Starting point: Largo Ferreira de Castro
Distance: 1.850 metres
Duration: 45 minutes
It is possible to enter the Park of Pena through two entrances. GPS coordinates:
Main Entrance: 38º 47’ 16.45” N 9º 23’ 15.35” W
Lakes Entrance: 38° 47' 21.4" N 9° 23' 31.9" W
Hop On Hop Off out of service
The electric transport service - Hop On Hop Off - is temporarily out of service. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.
Theatrical Visit
Theatrical experience with actors,
as part of a dedicated cultural production
Guided visit
Specialised cultural mediator
on an exclusive 90-minute visit
Pena Quest - Explore the Park of Pena
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