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Sintra, Monte da Lua, is one of those places full of magic and mystery where nature and man come together in such a perfect symbiosis that UNESCO has classified it as a World Heritage Site.
With our Private Tour to Sintra, you will visit the Palácio da Vila de Sintra, dating from the end of the 14th century. It was the summer resort of many kings throughout the history of Portugal. Each room is decorated differently and has a history to know, in addition to the interior being a surprise as it is a true tile museum, with applications since the 16th century. right from the beginning of its use in Portugal.
After a random walk through the narrow alleys and the shops selling regional products, in this Private Tour to Sintra, we suggest a visit to the Palace and Quinta da Regaleira. It is a 19th century palace, although it seems to be older, with an impressive decoration, rich in Masonic symbolism.
When going up the Serra de Sintra, and before entering the botanical refuge of Parque da Pena, we passed the Chalet of Condessa D’Edla, only then we went up to the Palace that Richard Strauss nicknamed “Castle of the Holy Grail”. On the way, our Private Tour to Sintra, will also pass by the Castelo dos Mouros. It is a testament to the Islamic presence in the region, built between the 8th and 9th centuries and expanded after the Reconquest.
At the top of the Serra de Sintra, is one of the most romantic palaces in the world, the Palácio da Pena, a fanciful and revivalist reconstruction, in the taste of 19th century romanticism, which was due to the passion and imagination of artist King D. Fernando Saxe-Coburgo Gotha, consort of D. Maria II.
Continuing this Private Tour to Sintra, Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, is located at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West. Cabo da Roca is an important coordinate for those who sail along the coast, being the westernmost point of the continental European continent, a fact confirmed by the certificate that visitors take as a souvenir.
At about 150 meters above sea level, here you can have a comprehensive view over the Serra de Sintra and over the entire coastline from North to South for an extension of tens of kilometers of coastline, which makes it worthwhile to visit.
Historical records point to the existence of a fort in Cabo da Roca in the 16th century, that had an important role in the guard of the entrance of Lisbon, forming a defensive line along the coast, mainly during the Peninsular Wars. Currently, there are only traces, in addition to the lighthouse that remains an important point for navigation.
The last stop in this Private Tour to Sintra, we visit Cascais and Estoril. Situated by the sea and traditionally a fishing village, Cascais had an important development in the 19th century. XIV, when it was a busy port of call for ships heading to Lisbon.
However, it was from the 2nd half of the century. XIX, when the sea baths started to be appreciated, that Cascais suffered an impulse that transformed it into a very fashionable summer resort. The main driver of the transformation was the King of Portugal D. Luís I, who in 1870 converted the citadel fortress into the summer residence of the Portuguese monarchy. This example was followed by the nobility who built mansions and beautiful houses where the hottest time of the year was spent, completely transforming the old fishing village.
Cascais also started to attract the strollers, whose access was made easier by the inauguration of the Railway Line between Lisbon and Cascais in 1889, being the refuge of excellence chosen by many European Monarchies and Europe's Noble High Society escaping from the 2nd World War.
Nowadays, Cascais is a very lively and cosmopolitan place, which still retains its aristocratic air.
Also of note is the cuisine, especially fresh fish and seafood, which can be enjoyed in the many restaurants in the region.
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