The Castelo dos Mouros — Moorish Castle — occupies the rocky ridge of the Sintra Mountains above the village, its 9th-century battlements zigzagging between the granite outcrops and offering spectacular views from Lisbon and the Atlantic coast to the forests and palaces below. The castle was conquered by Afonso Henriques, the first King of Portugal, in 1147 and romanticised by Ferdinand II with Gothic elements in the 19th century. Hotels in Sintra offer walks to the Moorish Castle as part of a spectacular ridge walk that connects all of Sintra's main palaces and monuments.
Our Picks — Sintra
Historic Centre
Elegant 5-star palace hotel with stunning views of Pena Palace and Moorish Castle. A 5-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
São Pedro de Sintra
Luxury resort in nature reserve with Michelin dining, golf, spa in historic monastery. A 5-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
Colares Wine Village
Modern boutique in historic center with garden, inventive dining, quiet location. A 4-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
Near Pena Palace
Restored 19th-century palace with sumptuous gardens, pool, Sintra mountain views. A 5-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
Historic Centre
Historic 18th-century palace on hillside with beautiful gardens near palaces. A 5-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
Sintra Village
Modern 4-star in UNESCO center with panoramic valley views and comfort. A 4-star property that delivers quality and character in equal measure.
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