A visit to Castle of the Moors brings history to life. Gaze at its towering walls and pull out your guidebook to learn about its storied past.

This Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim fortified complex is a good spot to kick off your day of sightseeing. There's lots to see and do nearby, like Pena Palace, Guincho Beach, and Sintra National Palace. Wander around at your leisure at Castle of the Moors before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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Private Day Trip to Sintra & Cascais

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Private Jeep Tour of Sintra, Coast, Beaches and Cascais

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Half-Day Sintra and Pena Palace Tour from Lisbon with Small-Group

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Olhão: 4-Hour Ria Formosa Islands Tour

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Moorish Castle

Set amid the forests of the high Portuguese countryside, the crumbling ruins of this gray stone castle offer commanding views of the surrounding region.

Sintra National Palace

Discover the 1,000-year history of this Moorish palace, whose relatively plain Gothic exterior hides an exuberant and ornate interior.

Pena Palace

This exuberant construction, a former royal retreat set high in the hills of Sintra, features a colorful assortment of turreted towers and domes.

Quinta da Regaleira

Marvel at the unique and unconventional design of this elaborate and whimsical folly-filled estate created by Italian set designer Luigi Manini.

Pena Park

Explore the lovely green spaces of Pena Park and enjoy the golf courses in Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho e São Pedro de Penaferrim. Wander the seaside in this culturally rich area.

Monserrate Palace

Admire the eclectic and eye-catching design of this one-of-a-kind palace, which was built by a wealthy Englishman and mixes Moorish, Gothic and Indian influences.