21-23 Nov: Limited access to the Palace and Gardens of Queluz. Learn more | 22 Oct - 20 Nov: works in the Gardens of the National Palace of Queluz. Learn more | Holiday season: closure at Christmas and New Year's Eve. Learn more

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Park e National Palace of Pena

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How to get there

Gardens and National Palace of Queluz: Limited access

On the 21st and 22nd of November, from 5:00 pm onwards, access to the Throne Room will be limited due to events taking place. Also on the 23rd, the Palace will open at 10:15 am and, throughout the entire day, access to the gardens and the Throne Room will be restricted. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Phytosanitary treatments at the Gardens of the National Palace of Queluz

From 22 October to 20 November, phytosanitary treatments will be carried out on the boxwood hedges of the Gardens of the National Palace of Queluz. Access to some areas of the gardens may be limited.

Palace of Pena - Preventive Conservation Work

Until 29 November, access to King Carlos' Private Chambers in the Palace of Pena will be closed for preventive conservation work. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

National Palace of Sintra's Swans Room with limited access

Due to the holding of an event, on November 19, 2024, access to the National Palace of Sintra's Swans Room will be limited from 2 pm, and the room will be closed from 5.30 pm. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

Park and Palace of Monserrate

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)

 

Sintra (train station) > Monserrate: 

Bus n.º 1253 (Carris Metropolitano)

Bus nº 435 (Scotturb)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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)

 

The Park and Palace of Monserrate is located on the road that connects the center of the town centre of Sintra to Colares (EN375).

 

GPS Coordinates

38°47'30"N 9°25'09"W

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Moorish Castle

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)

 

Sintra (train station) > Moorish Castle: Bus n.º 434 (Scotturb)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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)

 

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.

 

GPS Coordinates: 38º 47’ 24.25” N 9º 23’ 21.47” W

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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

National Palace of Sintra

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)

 

Sintra (train station) > National Palace of Sintra: Buses 434/435 (Scotturb)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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)

 

The National Palace of Sintra is located in the historic centre (at Largo Rainha D. Amélia).

Coordenadas GPS: 38º 47’ 50.50” N 9º 23’ 25.87” W

 

Please note that the circulation of private vehicles in the historic center is limited to residents. The use of the car parks available and then travelling to the historic center on foot or by public transport is recommended.

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Sintra train station – National Palace of Sintra (10-15 minutes)

Park and National Palace of Pena

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)

 

Sintra (train station) > Pena: Bus 434 (Scotturb)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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)

 

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.

 

GPS Coordinates: 38º 47’ 16.45” N 9º 23’ 15.35” W

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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

Convent of the Capuchos

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)

 

Sintra (train station) > Convent of the Capuchos:

Bus nº 1253 (Carris Metropolitano) (a 40-minute walking distance to the convent)

Taxi

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

FROM LISBON/MAFRA

1. Reach Colares using:

> IC19 (from Lisbon) + EN247

> IC30 (from Mafra) + EN247

> EN9 (from Cascais, via the A5) + EN247

2. In Colares: head toward Cabo da Roca up to Pé da Serra.

3. In Pé da Serra, turn left to the EN 247-3, toward the Convent of the Capuchos.

 

FROM CASCAIS/GUINCHO BEACH

1. Head on the EN 247 toward Colares.

2. After having passed the road to Cabo da Roca, in Pé da Serra turn right to the EN 247-3, toward the Convent of the Capuchos.

 

GPS Coordinates: 38º 46’ 58.48” N 9º 26’ 8.86” W

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Chalet and Garden of the Countess of Edla

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente; Rossio; Entrecampos)

 

Sintra (train station) > Park of Pena (where the Chalet is located): Bus 434 (Scotturb)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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)

 

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.

 

GPS Coordinates: 38º 47’ 9.41” N 9º 23’ 58.48” W

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Marked hiking trails to the Park of Pena (where the Chalet is located):

 

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

Cabo da Roca Lighthouse

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente Station, Rossio, Entrecampos)

 

Sintra (train station) > Cabo da Roca: 

Bus n.º 1253 (Carris Metropolitano)

CASCAIS (terminal) > PORTELA DE SINTRA (via Azóia and Almoçageme):

Bus nº 1624 (Carris Metropolitano)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

 

If you are departing from Cascais or Colares, you can reach Cabo da Roca using the EN-247 road.

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

There are several marked pedestrian trails from Cascais, Colares and the Sintra Hills.

Gardens and National Palace of Queluz

How to get there

Lisbon > Queluz

By bus (Carris Metropolitano)

• Bus nº 1717: Lisboa (Colégio Militar, metro station)-Tercena via Amadora Este (metro station). Bus stop - Queluz (4 Caminhos), a 15-minute walking distance to the Palace. 

By train (CP) – Sintra Line (Stop at Queluz-Belas station or Monte Abraão station. A 1 km distance to the Palace)

Departure stations:

- Oriente Station

- Rossio Station

- Entrecampos Station

 

Amadora > Queluz
By bus (Carris Metropolitano)

• Bus nº 1513: Amadora (Hospital) via Queluz. Bus Stop - Queluz (Palace)
• Bus nº 1601: Amadora Este (metro station) via Carcavelos (beach). Bus Stop - Queluz (4 Caminhos), a 15-minute walking distance to the Palace.

 

Oeiras > Queluz
By bus (Carris Metropolitano)

• Bus nº 1530: Oeiras (North Station). Bus Stop - Queluz (4 Caminhos), a 15-minute walking distance to the Palace.

 

Carcavelos > Queluz
By bus (Carris Metropolitano)

• Bus nº 1602: Carcavelos (beach). Bus Stop - Queluz (4 Caminhos), a 15-minute walking distance to the Palace.

 

 

Sintra > Queluz

By train (CP) – Sintra Line, stop at Queluz-Belas station or Monte Abraão station (a 1 km distance to the Palace)

 

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

You can get to Queluz using the following route:

From Lisbon and Sintra

- IC19 (Queluz-Palácio exit)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Villa Sassetti

How to get there

LISBOA > SINTRA: Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente, Rossio, Entrecampos)

 

SINTRA (train station) > HISTORIC CENTRE (National Palace of Sintra): Buses n.º 434/435 (Scotturb)

 

You will then have to cross the Historic Center of Sintra on foot, up to Ferreira de Castro Square, where the entrance to Vila Sassetti is located.

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company 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)

 

The entrance to Villa Sassetti is located nearby the Ferreira de Castro Square, close to the Historic Center.

Please note that the circulation of private vehicles in the historic center is limited to residents and traffic is very restricted. The use of peripheral car parks and travelling to the historic center on foot or by public transport is recomended.

 

GPS Coordinates: 38°47'44.6"N 9°23'26.4"W

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Sintra train station > Villa Sassetti (Ferreira de Castro Square) - 10-15 minutes

 

Portuguese School of Equestian Art

How to get there

Lisbon > Belém

By bus: nº 728, 714, 727, 729, 751

By tram: 15

By train: Cascais Line (Belém station)

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Head towards Belém. The school facilities are located on Calçada da Ajuda, next to nº 23.

 

GPS Coordinates: 38º 42’ 00.98” N 9º 12’ 00.08” W

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.

Sanctuary of Peninha

How to get there

Lisbon > Sintra:

Train (CP) – Sintra Line

(Departure stations: Oriente Station, Rossio, Entrecampos)

Sintra (station) > Colares:

Bus nº 1253 (Carris Metropolitano). Bus Stop - Estrada do Cabo da Roca, a 25-minute walking distance to the Sanctuary.

You can reach the Santuary of Peninha from Cascais/Malveira da Serra or Sintra/Colares using EN-247 road.

 

We emphasize that Parques de Sintra's responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for any circumstances occurring outside the heritage sites, namely, access and transport to reach said sites.