Perfect for families who love nature, hiking, wildlife.
A hilltop town of candy-coloured palaces and misty forests — Portugal's real-life fairytale, endlessly magical for imaginative children.
What makes this a standout family trip.
Sintra has something to offer visitors of every age.
Sintra's hilltop Pena Palace looks like a real-life fairy-tale castle painted red and yellow.
Very busy narrow roads — use shuttles/tuk-tuks; hilly walking.
Spring and autumn (summer crowded).
Palace visits year-round (book ahead).
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