Quinta da Regaleira is Sintra's most mysterious and fascinating estate — a Neo-Manueline palace surrounded by a garden filled with grottos, underground tunnels, an inverted initiation well that spirals nine levels into the earth, and symbolic references to Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and the Knights Templar. Built around 1900 for the eccentric millionaire Carvalho Monteiro, every element of the garden is laden with esoteric symbolism. Hotels near Quinta da Regaleira are in Sintra village, within walking distance of all the major palace estates and the extraordinary mountainside landscape.
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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