How do I get to the Pena Palace from Sintra?
How do I get to the Pena Palace from Sintra? The 434 bus route is the best way to travel up the Pena Palace from Sintra train station. The bus follows a one-directional loop that departs from the Sintra train station and heads up the hill to the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace, before returning to the train station via the historic centre of Sintra.
How much time do I need at Pena Palace?
The visits are provided by specialised guides and last for around 1h30. The free visit of the National Palace of Pena last about 1 hour and the visit of the Park of Pena lasts about 1h30. For the visit of the Park there is an hop-on/hop-off service available.
How to get to Quinta da Regaleira from Pena?
Getting to Quinta da Regaleira by Public Transport Catch bus 434 from Sintra Estacao and get down at Estrada Pena N16. Buses depart every 15 minutes for this route. From Estrada Pena N16, the estate is just 1.1 km away. You will have to walk this distance.
How long do you need at the Moorish Castle in Sintra?
A typical visit to the Castelo dos Mouros lasts 60-90 minutes, and is a surprisingly large complex. The peak hours are the early afternoon (12:00-14:00) just after everyone has had their lunch in Sintra town and then head into the hills, where the Pena Palace and Moors castle are situated.
Can you see Pena Palace from Sintra Town?
A castle ? Pena Palace ? sits very high up on the hill above Sintra. So high, it's not easily seen from town. Constructed in the 1800s, it's considered one of the world's great examples of Romantic architecture. Up on that same hill, there is an 10th century fortified wall and battlement built by the Moors.
How to get to Pena Palace Lisbon?
If you are starting your journey from Lisbon, you can take a direct train from Lisbon's Rossio Station or Oriente Station to Sintra. Once in Sintra, you can catch a bus or opt for a short taxi ride to reach the entrance of Pena Palace. You can also hail a taxi or an uber to the palace.
What time should I go to Sintra?
Starting your day before 9 a.m. is ideal! (The buses in Sintra start running between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m., so if you can be there around that time, it will be less crowded than later in the day.)
Can you take an Uber to Pena Palace?
We took the Uber to Pena Palace last month, it is the best option if you have 2 or more people. The uber ride costed around 7 Euro. The bus driver charged you $4 per person for one way ticket.
Can you do Sintra in half a day?
Sintra in half a day No matter what you've seen or read, half a day is not long enough to fully appreciate Sintra. Three hours is only just enough time to see the historic centre and the Quinta da Regaleira (or Palácio Nacional de Sintra).
What time of day is best to visit Pena Palace?
The best time to visit the Pena Palace is in the early morning (9 am) or late afternoon (after 4 pm), when it has fewer visitors. This is perfect if you want to avoid crowds and tours which usually arrive between 10 am to 3pm.
Which palace to visit in Sintra?
The Pena Palace is a Romanticist castle in São Pedro de Penaferrim, in the municipality of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera. The castle stands on the top of a hill in the Sintra Mountains above the town of Sintra, and on a clear day it can be easily seen from Lisbon and much of its metropolitan area.
Do you have to walk to Pena Palace?
To reach the Palace of Pena, follow the signposted footpath as far as the main entrance to the Park of Pena and then climb to the Palace. This walk takes around 30 minutes.
What is the transfer to Pena Palace?
A paid transfer service (which you can choose when buying your ticket), that brings guests from the Park Entrance to the Palace. The service runs every 15 minutes and is wheelchair accessible. A free hop-on hop-off transfer service that runs between the Palace and the Chalet of the Countess of Edla.
How much is a taxi to Pena Palace?
A one-way fare from Sintra train station to the Palace of Pena will cost at least €10, and expect to pay €15-€20 each way to get to the Convent of the Capuchos. If you want a taxi to wait for you, the cost will be approximately €15 per hour.
How much does it cost to get into Pena Palace?
The standard ticket to the Palace and Park costs €14, while the ticket only to Pena Park is €7.5. And if you book your tickets online, you'll also have access to a 5% discount!
What happens if you are late to Pena Palace?
If you arrive at the Palace of Pena after the time slot you booked, you will not be able to enter and your ticket cannot be refunded (see the general sales conditions here). Plan your trip ahead, to ensure you do not get late.
How much time do you need at Quinta da Regaleira?
The time needed to tour the Quinta da Regaleira can vary depending on your interests and how much time you want to spend exploring the site. However, on average, it is suggested that you allow at least 2-3 hours to explore the property fully, including the palace, gardens, grottoes, and wells.
How long does it take to get through Sintra National Palace?
How long to spend in the Palacio da Pena? A visit to the Palacio da Pena will take at least two and half hours, and could be much longer. The staterooms and interior of the palace take 40 minutes to fully appreciate, while the terraces need another 30 minutes.
How long of a walk is it from the entrance to Pena Palace?
To reach the Palace of Pena, follow the signposted footpath as far as the main entrance to the Park of Pena and then climb to the Palace. This walk takes around 30 minutes.
Is Quinta da Regaleira worth it?
Quinta da Regaleira was one of my favourite places to visit in Sintra. It tends to be a bit less busy than Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle, and the quinta's gardens are truly spectacular. Spending a morning relaxing as I explored the gardens was a great start to a busy day visiting Sintra.