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Moorish Castle

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Citorah says

A hill town of palaces and gardens — Pena Palace, the Moorish Castle, Quinta da Regaleira.

From 3 Days in Lisbon 2026: The Perfect Itinerary, under “Day 3 — Sintra”.

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Where it is

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Nearby

  • Citorah PickRestaurant

    Tascantiga

    Citorah says Tascantiga on Escadinhas da Fonte da Pipa (twelve minutes uphill from the station) does proper petiscos — octopus salad €12, presunto plate €14, around €20 a head with wine — on a terrace over the old town.

  • Citorah PickSight

    Pena Palace

    Citorah says Pick two palaces, not all of them — Pena plus Regaleira is the strongest pair.

  • Citorah PickCafé

    Sapa

    Citorah says Sapa on Volta do Duche 12 is the queijadas shop locals favour; Piriquita on Rua das Padarias is the one for travesseiros.

  • Citorah PickDay trip

    Sintra

    Citorah says Sintra is worth it once. Pena Palace from the inside is not — the park, Regaleira's well, and the Moorish Castle ramparts beat the interior on every measure except "I want to see the yellow-and-red bit from the postcard". Buy the park-only ticket if you're tight on time.

The guides it’s in

  • Lisbon · Itineraries

    3 Days in Lisbon 2026: The Perfect Itinerary

    A day-by-day Lisbon itinerary — Alfama, Belém and the viewpoints, the tascas, the nightlife, plus a Sintra day trip. Built for a 2026 city break.

    Checked · 3 minResearch-led

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