Private day trip to Sintra Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and Palacio de Sintra

The Sintra National Palace, also known as Vila Palace, began its construction in the 15th century, although it was used an old building from the Muslim era, its architecture has medieval, gothic, Manueline, Renaissance and romantic characteristics. It is considered an example of organic architecture, a set of bodies apparently separated, but which are part of a whole articulated with each other, through courtyards, stairs, corridors and galleries.
The Palace was used by the Portuguese Royal Family practically until the end of the Monarchy, in 1910. It was here that D. Manuel received the news of the discovery of Brazil, it was here that D. Afonso V was born and died, it was here that D. was imprisoned. Alfonso VI, it was here that D. João II was made king.
Inside you can learn a little about the history of Portugal, where the decoration has great value, combining various artistic styles to the taste of the kings who lived here, and was adopted to name the various dependencies. Noteworthy is the Swan Room, the Coat of Arms Room, the Handle Room and the Chapel.

We can still find here a small history of the tile in Portugal, from the Spanish-Arab examples brought by D. Manuel to the characteristic blue and white panels of the 19th century. XVIII.
Room of the coats: inspired by the book of the Armeiro - Mor (1509) by João do Cró and the book of Nobility and Perfection of Arms (1521-1541) by António Godinho, D. Manuel I had the room made to fix the existing coats of arms, at a time when there were great arbitrariness in the use of weapons. The ceiling consists of the winged serpent of the reigning Avis dynasty of gold color in its center, eight coats of arms of D. Manoel I with his second wife D. Maria, eight great deer, in the lower level the coats of seventy and families most influential nobles of the kingdom where even today it is sought as a reference by Portuguese and Portuguese - descendants from around the world, there is also an inscription that surrounds the whole room “because with loyal efforts services were gained with these and other such should be preserved ''

The palace is located on the hillside and a short distance from the historic center of Sintra, being classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. Quinta da Regaleira was built between 1904 and 1910, in the last period of the monarchy. With 4 hectares, the palace is surrounded by lush gardens, lakes, caves and enigmatic buildings, which conceal alchemical meanings, such as those evoked by Freemasonry, Templars and Rosicrucian. It models the space in mixed traces that evoke the Romanesque, Gothic,
 Renaissance and Manueline.

Near the historic center of Sintra, the park is spread over 33 hectares where its construction would have been extended from 1863 to 1929 with a palace that combines Gothic, Indian and Moorish influences, as well as exotic and vegetal motifs that last. harmoniously abroad. Organized by geographical areas in its garden can be found an impressive botanical collection, with specimens from around the world, as well as ornamental lakes, the false ruin of a Chapel inspired by the numerous ruins of monasteries and abbeys in the United Kingdom.

Boca do Inferno is a cliff near Cascais, named after Boca do Inferno due to the incessant crashing of the Atlantic Ocean on the cliffs carving a small cave, which later collapsed into a small bay and a natural arch.
With unique features, it is a place of recreation, where you can enjoy a divine landscape and magnificent sunsets, being only overshadowed by the often suicides committed in its dangerous and unprotected cliff.

Situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Serra de Sintra, Cascais has always been an important tourist center. It is known for its sandy beaches and bustling marina. With the sea at its feet, Cascais can be proud of its excellent cuisine based on seafood and fresh fish dishes.
In Cascais there are restaurants for all tastes and pockets, which excel in quality and good taste.

Perfect place to enjoy the sunset and take great photos for remembrance, Cabo da Roca is situated at latitude 38º 47´ North and longitude 9º 30´ West, the westernmost point of Continental Europe, as Luís Vaz de Camões wrote, the place "Where the Earth ends and the sea begins". About 150 meters from the sea, here you can have a comprehensive view of the Serra de Sintra and the coast, which is worth the visit.
Cabo da Roca Lighthouse was built in 1758. It is inserted in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Its flora is diverse and, in many cases, has unique species, being the object of several studies.