Holidays in Sintra

If you're looking for somewhere that's big on beauty and high on romance, holidays in Sintra are, quite simply, perfect. Tucked away in the Serra hills, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a poet's dream, with its sensational scenery, crooked old streets and fairytale palaces. It's the kind of place you'll find yourself dreaming about on many a dull day back at home.

As for where to stay when you travel to Sintra, take a look at the Hotel Pestana Sintra Golf Resort and Spa. It's a brand new hotel whose highlights include a pristine golf course and a fabulous spa that certainly comes up trumps in the sumptuous stakes. For something with a little history – and plenty of magic - check out the Quinta da Capela, a beautifully restored palace that oozes romance. Or consider Quinta das Sequoias, a converted manor house, which offers up enchanting views of the Pena Palace.

Make no mistake about it, holidays in Sintra will steal your heart. Little wonder that Portuguese royalty made this place their summertime residence and Lord Byron described it as 'this glorious Eden'. So get your summer holidays booked today and you, too, can fall hook, line and sinker for this magical Portuguese slice.

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