Located in the foothills of the Sintra Mountains, near Lisbon, is the Portuguese seaside resort of Sintra. A former royal sanctuary, the town combines fascinating historical buildings with breathtaking natural scenery. You'll find wooded grounds bursting with colorful villas and palaces. Moorish and Manueline in style, the National Palace of Sintra is distinguished by its twin large chimneys and mosaics. Dating from the 19th century, its reputation is linked to its original architecture and the panoramic view it offers of the surroundings. If you are in Lisbon, the city is worth a visit! Visit the Palacio Nacional da Pena, considered one of the most beautiful palaces on the continent, and admire its pastel yellow exterior and interior dating from 1910. Then, take a detour to La Quinta da Regaleira and look for its secret passages among its gardens. You will surely come across the initiation well of the Templars, an ancient Christian military order dating back to the 12th century. Then, admire the ruins of the ancient Moorish castle of Castelo dos Mouros. Finally, discover the Monserrate Palace, a villa built according to the Arab architecture rarely visited by tourists. Sintra is an ideal destination for a vacation full of stories and legends by the sea.