Sintra is a 40 minute train ride northwest of Lisbon and was a great day trip. We stayed in this old Italian-style b&b owned by a couple who, I have to say, probably aren't suited for the hospitality business. Anyway, the place was neat and the town adorable and literally crammed with palaces and castles. We visited the granddaddy of them all, the Palacio de Pena. Inspired by the Moorish history of Portugal, this palace was actually built only about 200 years ago. The palace was "700 meters" from the b&b... we didn't realize this was like 700 vertical meters. It was quite a hike, but great exercise. I recommend going in the off-season.
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