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Sintra
Portugal
In the forested hills west of Lisbon, The UNESCO cultural landscape in the forested hills near Lisbon houses colorful palaces and mystical gardens. The Palacio da Pena with its candy colors and the mysterious Quinta da Regaleira with its initiation well seem straight out of a fairy tale.
What awaits you
City tripHikingMuseumsNature
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Best time to visit
July–September: up to 24°C with 12h of sunshine per day.
Insider tip: November — a pleasant 16°C with fewer visitors.
Cooler winters (14°C). Best visited in July–September.
Max. temperature
13°Jan
14°Feb
15°Mar
17°Apr
19°May
21°Jun
24°Jul
24°Aug
22°Sep
20°Oct
16°Nov
14°Dec
Sunshine hours
7hJan
8hFeb
9hMar
11hApr
12hMay
12hJun
12hJul
12hAug
10hSep
8hOct
7hNov
7hDec
Rain days
9dJan
7dFeb
14dMar
7dApr
8dMay
9dJun
0dJul
0dAug
9dSep
14dOct
12dNov
11dDec
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Sintra as a Vacation Destination
Sintra is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 24°C.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes.
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Price level
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Local languages
PT