What to do and see in Sintra, Central Portugal: The Best Beaches

July 23, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Long the home of Portugal’s monarchs, Sintra is a magnificent town of marvelous historic mansions, all set against the backdrop of lush hills. Sintra’s many castles include the Palácio Nacional de Sintra (a main abode of Portuguese royalty until the early 20th century), the hilltop and storybook Palácio da Pena, Quinta de Regaleira (incorporating several architectural styles and with gorgeous surrounding gardens), the Castelo dos Mouros (Moorish Castle), and the Palácio de Monserrate.
Restaurants in Sintra

1. Praia da ursa

Cabo da Roca, Sintra Portugal http://www.praiadaursa.pt/
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 521 reviews

Praia da ursa

Reviewed By 789stephend - Vancouver, Canada

I found Cabo da Roca to be beautiful and the ocean crashing against the cliffs. There are some hiking trails to explore, well worth the trip out here.

2. Praia do Magoito

Estrada de Santa Maria, Sintra Portugal
Excellent
55%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 115 reviews

Praia do Magoito

Reviewed By Asia_Be - La Roche-en-Ardenne, Belgium

We decided to go a bit further away from Cabo da Roca area and drove 30 minutes up to get to this beach. It was a lovely place, almost completely deserted at this time of the year, if not for the many surfers enjoying the waves. The kids were in paradise! World's biggest sandpit, just for them! They bathed in the ocean even though it was 1st of November. In our opinion, well worth the drive!

3. Praia da Samarra

Sintra Portugal
Excellent
52%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
4%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

Praia da Samarra

4. Praia Grande

Colares, Sintra Portugal http://beachcam.meo.pt/livecams/praia-grande-sul
Excellent
42%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 372 reviews

Praia Grande

Reviewed By Douma1305 - Alhandra, Portugal

It's a great place with a long sandy beach , beautiful landscape and clean water. Free parking and shower all along the beach. There are some restaurants as well. We had a good time when the tide was low ,however, be careful when the tide is high : rough waves Drive carefully: some parts of the road outside Colares are very narrow!

5. Praia Sao Juliao

Estr. de Sao Juliao 257, Carvoeira, Mafra, Sintra 2655-138 Portugal
Excellent
41%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 27 reviews

Praia Sao Juliao

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