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Taking a day trip to Sintra is one of the best experiences in Portugal. Fairytale castles and colourful palaces abound in this magical town.

Discover the best of Portugal’s dark, turbulent history and more romantic side through the most beautiful castles and defensive fortresses.

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This list of the five best castles in Portugal will help you find the most famous castles and fortresses to visit in Portugal!

Here is a how to guide to see The Obidos Portugal Castle

Quinta da Regaleira Quinta da Regaleira is an estate located near the historic center of Sintra, Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra". Along with other palaces in this area (such as the Pena, Monserrate and Seteais palaces), it is one of the principal tourist attractions of Sintra. It consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park featuring lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of…

Spiraling initiation well at Quinta Da Regaleira near Lisbon in Sintra, Portugal | A guide to visiting Sintra castles in Portugal

A great day or overnight trip from Lisbon, there is much to see and do in Sintra.