Quaint little medieval town inside castle walls. There's lots of venders, restaurants, and a…read moretheater with stage. There's also restrooms for guests to use. A definite must when visiting Portugal.

This is a medieval town, still with its old fortifications in place that is an absolute marvel and…read morea must-do whenever you're visiting Portugal. There are so many cute shops to choose from and the entire walking experience was both picturesque and relaxing. The town is full of shops that offer good items at very reasonable prices. Among all of the towns that I visited, the souvenirs here were definitely among the best and very unique. There are lots of historic sites to visit and cobblestone streets are everywhere. The one thing to keep in mind is given a lot of roads are uneven for obvious reasons, older people should take notice when walking. I saw quite a few older folks in my group have trouble navigating the walk, that is something to watch out for.

Great place to wander around in. This is a huge castle, then the interpretation in English is…read morepretty good. There are tiles from the 17th century inside. You get to wander all over, looking at the dorm rooms that the monks lived in. You also get to see their kitchen and eating area as well as gardens. And of course the church inside is very very beautiful. I do not know much about the Templars before coming here, but they were a very interesting group.

If you like the story of the Knights Templar you should come here…read more This was Called the Convent of Christ. It was the temple where the Knights Templar lived when they were betrayed by the king of France and disbanded by the pope and fled France. Those who survived fled to Portugal where King Dinis reamed them the Knights of Christ. The symbol of the Knights of Christ is slightly different than the Knights Templar but you can see the similarity. The inner chapel is very ornate and beautiful which showed the money that they had. I loved putting the history together with the actual place.

A 100% must visit in my opinion! One of the most stunning properties in Sintra and from the…read moreoutside, you don't think much but WOW, the gardens are spectacular. Expect lots of walking but there's so many areas to see from the towers to the caves, to the sculptures. Enchanting is just the word for it. We took an uber after seeing other landmarks in Sintra and it was relatively easy to book and affordable.

The grounds here are beautiful. Definitely worth wandering around for a couple of hours on the…read moretrails, caves, tunnels, and, of course, the Initiation Well and palace itself. I was there in August, and yes, it does get crowded, but it's still an enjoyable experience. If you walk there from the train station, there are also lovely views along the way and the town itself is quaint.

Don't expect huge waves during the summer, it's apparently more impressive later in the year in…read moreoct/nov. Great view though and still gives you bragging rights for having been to the place where the infamous huge waves were filmed.

This is a special part of the area because what appears to be a thin road separating two beaches…read morewas once not a road and separated Baleal as an island. It's quite scenic to overlook into the distance and see two completely different beaches directly facing each other with a thin one way road that cars and pedestrians share to cross into the beach. Primarily known for surfing, Baleal and it's southern neighbor Peniche are big spots where surfers visit to get their wave on. Easily the Surfing capital of Europe, this little tiny island is the classier spot that sets it apart from the southern strips which lack such scenic cliffs and architecture. All of Portugal is heavenly but Baleal and it's history seem to strike me on a different level. If you find your way as westbound as you can, there's some cliffs in the rear of some massive oceanfront homes which with the right gear can be easily climbed. It's also a lively spot to see the sundown in all its glory. When Baleal first was incorporated all that existed was the Surfcastle and the Church on the edge of the cliff. It's quite a scenic little town now bustling with several restaurants and shops. I do recommend this beach...or should I say beaches. Bring a wetsuit as it can be very cold in those waters.

Probably our favor palace tour we have been in. I mean, they have a room for the dogs so clearly…read morethey were an amazing royal family lol! We enjoyed the history, the stories and used our Lisbon Pass for the discount. This is right next to where the crowned jewels are kept which is also worth going to. This is a must stop when in Lisbon. The gifts on display from other countries were amazing, the portraits, the tapestries, it is all worth seeing and spending maybe an hour hour and a half here. It was very quit inside, not many people at all, felt like we had the palace to ourselves. Don't miss all the sculptures outside. They are fascinating, beautiful and unique.

I like the visit because this palace has many room decorated. This is well decorated and furnished…read morepalace in Portugal. I like some of the room that decorated like Chinese room. Somehow most of the palace in the world has an Asian room. This one too. Parking is plenty in front. They do have big bus parking. I like one of the marble statues the queen. The hair braiding is very interesting. The Hollywood may need to pass the braids method for their stars. There is a room for the royal to keep their bird. This room has many bird cages. Each room has different ceilings painting. It demonstrates the richness of the kingdom. Some of the can overlook the Bay Area of the Atlantic. It know which ship has arrived. I like the dining room it is huge. It can seat many with a lot of guests.

Cabo Da Roca is the westernmost point of mainland Europe. It looks out into the Atlantic Ocean…read more There is also a lighthouse and hiking trails. The place was crowded with tourist buses. We had about 20 minutes here, so no hiking along the cliffs for us. We spent half that time in the bathroom line (.50€).

I wish we'd had more time. But, we had about a half hour to take photos and walk around the main…read morevisitor parking area and coast. There is a restaurant and small gift shop. Views are spectacular and it's beautiful with a nice monument for a photo op. There is so much to do here including some incredible hiking and private beaches. If you have time, I'd plan to do that bc it looked gorgeous from what we saw on the drive in. Very crowded and popular so bring your patience. It's a major tourist spot.

When checking out and reviewing the palaces we could check out in Sintra, I didn't really see too…read moremany people talking about Monserrate Palace. I looked at pictures online and the architecture looked pretty nice, so I decided that it was worth seeing while we were here - a decision that I'm glad I made. After visiting Regaleira in the morning, we took an Uber here. You can also take the bus but we were on a time crunch and decided an Uber was pretty worth it. It's honestly not that expensive so I'd even recommend that option. This palace is pretty far from the rest of the mainstream castles and palaces like Pena, Moorish, and Regaleira so a bus would definitely take some time. We had already pre-purchased our tickets online so they scanned it from our phones and off we went. Even thought the line for buying tickets was nonexistent there, I totally recommend doing this as you get a small discount from buying online beforehand. We headed straight for the palace. It truly is one of the underrated palaces. It's no Moorish Castle as it's not big nor grand, but it's quaint and charming in its own way. There's way less people here so it's not as chaotic, and you could take nice pictures. It has a beautiful hallway, and I absolutely love the ceilings. Always remember to look up at these types of structures because the ceilings may surprise you with beautiful designs. Aside from the palace, the garden is also nice to walk around for a bit. Again, I like how quiet and peaceful it was compared to the other castles and palaces. It felt serene to walk around the park. The lawns were so green and lush. There were a few ponds as well as mini waterfalls. Although, the gardens are definitely skippable if you're on a time crunch. I don't think it's an absolute must-see, but if you have the time, I would definitely recommend a stop at this palace. As a tourist, you're only here once right?

Wow While the…read morepalace was amazing, the gardens were spectacular. Definitely a must see when in the area. When we come back, we will come back to this as well. Definitely one of the reasons people fall in love with Lisbon

Highly suggest this if you are in Lisbon. Might be the best thing I have seen in Lisbon yet and I…read morehave seen a lot of the main attractions. The house tour is a must (no pictures) and the guide is so knowledgeable about the history of the Palácio and Portugal. There are so many beautiful nooks to get lost in. So much beauty and history packed into this Palácio. A bit far from the city center which makes this even more worth your visit. It feels like you are one of a handful of people visiting and there were a few times I had the property almost to myself.

This really is a great venue to have a wedding or any event. Our family had a 50 person ceremony…read more They take care of it all. They catered the 4 course meal, took care of the flowers, officiant, cake, DJ,and everything that needed to be done other than the photographer. We were there for around 10 hours for the entire wedding and they made sure that everything went off without a hitch. We had the ceremony in the lower garden, and moved to the upper garden for cocktails and then the porch for the meal and dancing the night away. I highly recommend this place and really felt like we were at one of the best events ever which tells me they must do good for most others that take advantage of this beautiful venue.