Sintra
This is a region with a glorious and glamorous past, inhabited and visited by the aristocracy and royalty since the Medieval era. Characteristic traits of the various historical periods may by found around the region; houses and walls are covered in a rich vegetation (moss, ferns and bushes), which grows due to the existing microclimate. This unique environment inspired literary production by many authors who fell in love with the Sintra Mountain. The Sintra region, is classified by the UNESCO as Cultural Landscape and World Heritage.
Estoril
The Estoril Coast is widely regarded as the Portuguese Riviera, with it climate exceptionally mild. Estoril became the favourite haven of many of the kings and aristocrats exiled during the tumultuous history of the 20th century. It was a major centre of international espionage and secret diplomacy during the Second World War, and from that time onwards has retained a sophisticated, cosmopolitan atmosphere.
To visit
Sintra: - Sintra Historic Centre - "Old Town" - Mouros Castle, built in the 9th century - Quinta da Regaleira (Regaleira Farm) - Convento de Santa Cruz dos Capuchos (Monastery of Santa Cruz dos Capuchos) - Monserrate Palace - National Pena Palace - National Queluz Palace - Sintra Mountain Natural Park - São Miguel de Odrinhas Archaeology Museum - Regional Colares Cellar
Estoril Coast: - Cascais Citadel - Marine Museum - Cabo da Roca ( Roca Cape), "the most Western location in Europe" - "Where the land ends and the sea begins." Camões - Oeiras Oceanic Pools - Cascais Marina - Sintra-Cascais Natural Park - Manuel Possolo Riding Track, Cascais - Fernanda Pires da Silva Circuit

Beaches

- Praia da Adraga,
access is via the village of Almoçageme, on the road between Cabo da Roca and Colares.

- Praia de Carcavelos, a big, sandy beach. - Guincho, it is a major venue in both the European and the World Surfing and Windsurfing Championships.

- Praia das Maçãs,
to visit this beach take a ride in the tradicional tram.

- Praia do Tamariz,
to visit during the day and night.

Fairs and Festivities

- São Pedro Bi-weekly Fair - Sintra
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month, a traditional fair where you will find antiques, regional products and the traditional Sintra "queijadas" (cheese muffins).

Gastronomy

This is a region of fresh fish and seafood but also is known for the Negrais piglet, beef, goat and roast veal.
In desserts, Malveira Bundles and typical muffins.

This is also a region of the Colares Wine Cellar Regional.

Popular Crafts Hightlight for works in wood, furniture, tiles, lace and embroidery.