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Where to Go in Portugal: Five Places I'd Build a Trip Around
Lisbon is barely a tenth of Portugal. Five destinations I'd plan a trip around — palaces, port wine, volcanic islands — with the practical notes I wish I'd had.
Portugal
Lisbon is barely a tenth of Portugal. Five destinations I'd plan a trip around — palaces, port wine, volcanic islands — with the practical notes I wish I'd had.
Portugal
Sintra is one of Portugal’s most magical destinations — a fairytale town just outside Lisbon, filled with colorful palaces, misty forests, and hilltop castles. If you're planning a trip in 2025, here's exactly how to get from Lisbon to Sintra, whether you're traveling by train, bus, taxi, or car.
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Most travelers come to Sintra for a whirlwind tour of palaces, castles, and Instagram-perfect viewpoints. But Sintra rewards those who linger. Behind the crowds and postcard clichés lies a misty, moss-covered landscape of forest trails, hidden chapels, quiet cafés, and timeless magic.