Travelogues Sintra

Breathtaking nature, great hike and a lot of money, which can be seen in the form of buildings and gardens.

March 2-3, 2022: Sintra J. Sintra is a city that is not far from Lisbon, but so different. Located in the mountains, surrounded by dense forests and huge rocks, Sintra is...

The journey continued south towards Lisbon. First stop in Mafra at the Palacio Nacional, whose 220 meter long facade dominates the cityscape. Standing in front of the building,...

Mum suggested we spend a day at the Palácio de Monserrate and the surrounding garden. I'm so glad we did! The site is about an hour's walk past Sintra on a hill in the forest...

Yesterday, Leon and I hiked to Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of Europe. After three long weeks spent at home with back pain, it was a real treat to get out and into nature...