Glorious Eden

Yesterday we visited Sintra, a small town about an hour outside of Lisbon. We had heard wonderful things about this place, but nothing quite prepared us for the stunning beauty and charm of this countryside. Sintra has not one, but two castles, both of which appear as if stripped right from a fairy tale. The first is known as the Moorish Castle, having originally been built in the 9th century by the Moors and later refurbished. The other, known as the Palacio da Pena, was built as a retreat of the Portuguese royal family in the mid-19th century. Two distinct styles, but each breathtaking in their own right. And, yes we did actually hike up that hill and no, we can’t move today.
Normally, we don’t suggest this, but feel free to check out all of our pictures from Sintra here. We promise, they’re pretty.