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Inside Background
Architecture 
One stop is the “Monserrate Palace” which was built in the mid-1850s and has...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
Culture 
Sintra is a town situated on a high bluff off the Atlantic ocean that is...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
Health & Safety 
Sintra is a fairly safe travel destination and travelers will find that they do...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
History 
Celts have roamed this terrain, having left momentos of cromlechs and menhirs...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
Recommended Reading 
There are several different authors who mention Sintra in their work and...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
Visitors frequently enjoy reading up about an area before they make it their...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Sintra has a microclimate, which means that its location on hills jutting out...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  Most travelers who fly to Portugal land at the international airport...
Last edited: June 20, 2008
Getting Around 
On foot:  Sintra is small enough that many area attractions can be accessed on...
Last edited: June 22, 2008
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Many travel companies offer exclusive packages to Sintra, including stops in...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Why not visit the beaches of Sintra in Portugal - only a short trip down the...
Last edited: April 13, 2007
Events & Festivals 
The busiest time for tourism in Sintra is during the summer.  The majority of...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
First-time Visitors 
First time visitors must see the Palacio Nacional de Sintra, which stands noble...
Last edited: September 10, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
There are two basic types of museums which travelers frequently explore when...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Nightlife 
Sintra is a location which is better enjoyed during the day than at night.  The...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Shopping 
The stores which travelers spending time in Sintra will want to make sure to...
Last edited: August 10, 2006
Sports & Activities 
The most popular sport in Sintra is golf.  Most frequently, travelers play at...
Last edited: August 01, 2006
Quinta da Regaleira 
Few places in the world can envoke a sense of magic and mystery as does...
Last edited: April 01, 2008
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Inside Portugal: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
The currency for Portugal is the Euro. In the ALGARVE  region  you can...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
Important Phrases 
A few basic Portuguese phrases include: Hello...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Telephones 
This is some Useful Te... Information   oo ( zero zero ) is the International...
Last edited: February 01, 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
TIpping Tipping in Portugal is just as important as in other parts of the...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
changing money in alvor 
Changing Currencies in Alvor There is a small  kiosk right opposite the...
Last edited: September 05, 2007
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