Casa da Fé - what to see and where to eat
Neighborhoods
The Sintra old town is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around in the town to visit the cute shops and restaurants.
Please read the below – this is my recommended route to follow and things to do on a day out to Sintra Old Town. If you combine this with Quinta da Regaleira you are looking at a full day out.
Getting to the Old Town is an easy and nice walk by foot from the house (about 1.5km).
TIP: On you maps app, enter your destination as ‘Sintra National Palace’ as a beacon (it is on Largo Rainha Dona Amélia). Sintra municipality is spread out and just entering ‘Sintra’ may not get you to the correct place.
You can also enter Jardim de Vigia as an additional stop on the way. On a clear day you can see Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle from there.
And, on your way to the old town look out for places where you can enter Park Liberdade – this is a lovely walk through the park to the old town.
Viewpoints, restaurants and other thing at the Old Town:
- Piriquita for the famous Sintra pastry ‘Travesseiros’. Note: Not Piriquita II, that is not the old historic bakery, Piriquita is the historic one.
- Fábrica de Nata for the best Pastel de Nata in Sintra
Recommended Restaurants:
- Restaurant - Romaria de Baco
- Restaurant - Café da Vila (they have a huge Menu 8€ on the wall)
- Restaurant - Catinho Gourmet for a lighter lunch. And try the Ginjinha in a little chocolate cup inside the shop
Beautiful Viewpoints:
- Outside Sintra National Palace
- St Martin Church
- Miradoura da Ferraria
The best ! : Quinta da Regaleira is less than 1km up the road from the old town. The Initiation Well (Poço Iniciático) is also inside the grounds. TIP: During peak season buy tickets online to skip the queue, and make your way to the well first, then from there walk down through the beautiful gardens of the palace.
The other part of Sintra, around the station area, is just about 800m from Sintra National Palace. A walk in that direction is recommended, because along the way, down Volta do Duche, you will see beautiful artwork (statues).
In this other part of Sintra you will see the beautiful Sintra City hall building, and also find the cute Sintra Station with all it’s azulejos (traditional Portuguese hand painted tiles.
Further on, in front of Garagem café, you will find Jardim de Correnteza. Beautiful views and a lovely photo spot.
To get back to the house will be uphill. I recommend returning to the house with Uber or taxi. Or bus if you have a viagem card. The buses are quite full during peak season hence I recommend Uber or Taxi.
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Sintra
The Sintra old town is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk around in the town to visit the cute shops and restaurants.
Please read the below – this is my recommended route to follow and things to do on a day out to Sintra Old Town. If you combine this with Quinta da Regaleira you are looking at a full day out.
Getting to the Old Town is an easy and nice walk by foot from the house (about 1.5km).
TIP: On you maps app, enter your destination as ‘Sintra National Palace’ as a beacon (it is on Largo Rainha Dona Amélia). Sintra municipality is spread out and just entering ‘Sintra’ may not get you to the correct place.
You can also enter Jardim de Vigia as an additional stop on the way. On a clear day you can see Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle from there.
And, on your way to the old town look out for places where you can enter Park Liberdade – this is a lovely walk through the park to the old town.
Viewpoints, restaurants and other thing at the Old Town:
- Piriquita for the famous Sintra pastry ‘Travesseiros’. Note: Not Piriquita II, that is not the old historic bakery, Piriquita is the historic one.
- Fábrica de Nata for the best Pastel de Nata in Sintra
Recommended Restaurants:
- Restaurant - Romaria de Baco
- Restaurant - Café da Vila (they have a huge Menu 8€ on the wall)
- Restaurant - Catinho Gourmet for a lighter lunch. And try the Ginjinha in a little chocolate cup inside the shop
Beautiful Viewpoints:
- Outside Sintra National Palace
- St Martin Church
- Miradoura da Ferraria
The best ! : Quinta da Regaleira is less than 1km up the road from the old town. The Initiation Well (Poço Iniciático) is also inside the grounds. TIP: During peak season buy tickets online to skip the queue, and make your way to the well first, then from there walk down through the beautiful gardens of the palace.
The other part of Sintra, around the station area, is just about 800m from Sintra National Palace. A walk in that direction is recommended, because along the way, down Volta do Duche, you will see beautiful artwork (statues).
In this other part of Sintra you will see the beautiful Sintra City hall building, and also find the cute Sintra Station with all it’s azulejos (traditional Portuguese hand painted tiles.
Further on, in front of Garagem café, you will find Jardim de Correnteza. Beautiful views and a lovely photo spot.
To get back to the house will be uphill. I recommend returning to the house with Uber or taxi. Or bus if you have a viagem card. The buses are quite full during peak season hence I recommend Uber or Taxi.
Food scene
Restaurants and cafe’s close to Casa da Fé, in Sintra historic centre and close to Sintra station.
I only recommend where I have been and where I enjoyed what I ordered.
Cantinho de São Pedro
18 Praça Dom Fernando IIThe best authentic Portuguese restaurant!
Great restaurant.
Often visited by Joaquim de Almeida, famous Portuguese actor
There is live music usually on a Friday and Saturday from around 9:30./10:30 The owner is a Fado singer.
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Taverna dos Trovadores
18 Praça Dom Fernando IIGreat restaurant.
Often visited by Joaquim de Almeida, famous Portuguese actor
There is live music usually on a Friday and Saturday from around 9:30./10:30 The owner is a Fado singer.
<<They serve breakfast>>. Great cafe with fresh pastries, cakes and a selection of dishes for lunch. Sit down with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and watch the world go by
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Café da Natália
5 R. 1º de Dezembro<<They serve breakfast>>. Great cafe with fresh pastries, cakes and a selection of dishes for lunch. Sit down with a glass of wine or a cup of coffee and watch the world go by
Nata Pura Sintra
Praça Dom Fernando II Lovely little coffee shop. They also serve sandwiches and small things to eat.
Sabores de Sintra
nº16/18 R. 1º de DezembroGreat restaurant with a beautiful outdoor space. Be sure to try the Sangria!
São Pedro 26
26 Largo 1º de DezembroGood food. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Absolutely the best Portuguese chicken in Portugal !! On the menu is chicken or chicken, with sides. Tip : ask for the piri piri sauce on the side so you can control the heat yourself.
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Somos Um Regalo
36 Av. Vasco da GamaAbsolutely the best Portuguese chicken in Portugal !! On the menu is chicken or chicken, with sides. Tip : ask for the piri piri sauce on the side so you can control the heat yourself.
Mourisca Bar
54 Calçada de São PedroGood restaurant. Try the bacalhau here.
Very popular pastelaria (pastry shop) with good coffee and other drinks.
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Casa do Preto
40 Estr. Chão de MeninosVery popular pastelaria (pastry shop) with good coffee and other drinks.
Great restaurant in Sintra historic centre. Good choice of wines. Indoor and outdoor seating
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Romaria de Baco
2 R. Gil VicenteGreat restaurant in Sintra historic centre. Good choice of wines. Indoor and outdoor seating
A must visit when in Sintra historic centre. And a must try is the traditional Travesseiros de Sintra. Piriquita is the main place baking this famous Sintra pastry. The freshest travesseiros you can find, direct from the factory.
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Casa Piriquita
1 R. PadariasA must visit when in Sintra historic centre. And a must try is the traditional Travesseiros de Sintra. Piriquita is the main place baking this famous Sintra pastry. The freshest travesseiros you can find, direct from the factory.
Lovely cafe with many things to eat on the menu. Gigantic scones! A few steps from Sintra Station.
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Café Saudade
6 Av. Dr. Miguel BombardaLovely cafe with many things to eat on the menu. Gigantic scones! A few steps from Sintra Station.
A ‘fancier’ type restaurant for a special evening out. Very near Sintra station.
Excellent wines! There is also a wine bar.
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Incomum
22 R. Dr. Alfredo da CostaA ‘fancier’ type restaurant for a special evening out. Very near Sintra station.
Excellent wines! There is also a wine bar.
This restaurant is in Azoia, Colares, but absolutely worth a mention! A local Portuguese Tasca serving great food at very reasonable prices. Non-touristy. Ask for Nuno, one of the owners. Ask for the ‘Prato do dia’ special.
Cafe Ocidente
1 Largo PrincipalThis restaurant is in Azoia, Colares, but absolutely worth a mention! A local Portuguese Tasca serving great food at very reasonable prices. Non-touristy. Ask for Nuno, one of the owners. Ask for the ‘Prato do dia’ special.
Cosy and original decor, serving good Portuguese cuisine. A little bit away in the greater Sintra area but worth a mention. My visiting friends loved this place as a treat!
Petiscaria Casa
2 R. Dom António Correia de SáCosy and original decor, serving good Portuguese cuisine. A little bit away in the greater Sintra area but worth a mention. My visiting friends loved this place as a treat!
A little bit further. Excellent views! This is an old converted windmill with a lot of space outside and inside. Great food and overall a very pleasant experience. Go there for lunch or dinner or just a drink.
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Moinho Dom Quixote
5 R. dos MoinhosA little bit further. Excellent views! This is an old converted windmill with a lot of space outside and inside. Great food and overall a very pleasant experience. Go there for lunch or dinner or just a drink.
An excellent tucked away family owned restaurant. It is a drive away (25min) in a town called Almoçageme, but worth it! Booking is essential.
If you go there park in the main square of Almoçageme and walk from there (170meter).
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Pensão Sisudo
14 Largo Miguel BombardaAn excellent tucked away family owned restaurant. It is a drive away (25min) in a town called Almoçageme, but worth it! Booking is essential.
If you go there park in the main square of Almoçageme and walk from there (170meter).
Very good seafood restaurant right on the beach at Adraga. Again one that is worth the drive out. Best to call and book a table.
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Restaurante d'Adraga
Rua da Praia da AdragaVery good seafood restaurant right on the beach at Adraga. Again one that is worth the drive out. Best to call and book a table.
Easy breakfast, coffee, or lunch time restaurant.
Fresh 'home cooked' food. Ask them what dishes they have for lunch.
Lugar Dos Sabores
27 Praça Dom Fernando IIEasy breakfast, coffee, or lunch time restaurant.
Fresh 'home cooked' food. Ask them what dishes they have for lunch.
Cute cafe serving a variety of items including bacon and eggs for breakfast. Very close to Sintra Station, with the beautiful Jardim Correnteza just opposite it.
Garagem Café
12 A b Alameda Combatentes da Grande GuerraCute cafe serving a variety of items including bacon and eggs for breakfast. Very close to Sintra Station, with the beautiful Jardim Correnteza just opposite it.
Find them as Mela Canela on your maps app. A small little vegan restaurant with tasty food.
Fortuna Café
1 R. Marquês VianaFind them as Mela Canela on your maps app. A small little vegan restaurant with tasty food.
Sopa d'Avó
34 R. Veiga da CunhaA typical local Portuguese restaurant where you can find good value for money food.
Dona Estefánia is a bakery / coffee shop just behind the Mercado in Sintra. Tip: for a light value for money lunch - you can have a coffee, fresh croissant with a scrumptious filling and sweet pastry for €6. Do try their ice cream - the best!
Dona Estefânia - Fábrica de Queijadas e Travesseiros de Sintra
nº25 A R. Tomé de Barros QueirósDona Estefánia is a bakery / coffee shop just behind the Mercado in Sintra. Tip: for a light value for money lunch - you can have a coffee, fresh croissant with a scrumptious filling and sweet pastry for €6. Do try their ice cream - the best!
Along Sintra and Colares coastline
Beautiful beaches and coastline views within 20-30 minutes drive from Casa Da Fé.
Good for a day on the beach with a number of restaurants
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Praia Grande
41 Avenida Alfredo CoelhoGood for a day on the beach with a number of restaurants
Stunning scenic beach. Good for suntanning or walking/hiking in the area. The restaurant at the beach, Adraga, is known for it’s excellent seafood - best to book a table.
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Pantai Adraga
Stunning scenic beach. Good for suntanning or walking/hiking in the area. The restaurant at the beach, Adraga, is known for it’s excellent seafood - best to book a table.
Another great beach to spend the day suntanning and lazing around. Many restaurants around, and a good ice cream place as well.
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Praia das Macas
Another great beach to spend the day suntanning and lazing around. Many restaurants around, and a good ice cream place as well.
Stunning views from the cliffs! With wooden walkways to explore.
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Azenhas do Mar
Stunning views from the cliffs! With wooden walkways to explore.
Another places with beautiful views.
One of my top 5 places to walk/hike. From the parking area you can follow the trail to Praia Mogoito, then down on the beach at Mogoito and back to Aguda up the wooden stairs. Do check out the tides before you walk all the way on the beach - it has to be low tide.
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Praia da Aguda
Another places with beautiful views.
One of my top 5 places to walk/hike. From the parking area you can follow the trail to Praia Mogoito, then down on the beach at Mogoito and back to Aguda up the wooden stairs. Do check out the tides before you walk all the way on the beach - it has to be low tide.
Again, stunning views! And also a lovely beach to spend the day. There is a nice restaurant up the stairs on the one side.
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Magoito beach
Again, stunning views! And also a lovely beach to spend the day. There is a nice restaurant up the stairs on the one side.
A hidden secret! Gorgeous tucked away beach for scenery, views, hiking, peaceful sunbathing without other people around
Praia da Samarra
A hidden secret! Gorgeous tucked away beach for scenery, views, hiking, peaceful sunbathing without other people around
The most western point of mainland Europe. A must have photo.
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Cabo da Roca
s/n Estrada do Cabo da RocaThe most western point of mainland Europe. A must have photo.
Sightseeing
Places listed here are historic icons of Sintra. I personally visited everyone I list - they are all beautiful and worth seeing.
** Buy your tickets online to avoid the queues, especially during peak season. I also recommend you make use of public transport during the peak season as parking get problemsome and sometimes there are road closures to manage traffic to heritage sites.
** Tuk tuks works well for these sights, but do ask the price before you get in, they can be expensive. Else use Uber or call the taxi (Taxintra). You can take the bus as well - it might be full during peak season in which case make your way to the station and take the bus from there.
**(www) parquesdesintra (dot) pt/en is the best site to explore these historic icons and to buy your tickets online. You don't need a third party provider - this is the direct site for Sintra historic places.
NOTE: For entrance to the Pena Palace you will need to book your ticket and select your date and time slot before the time.
NOTE: For entrance to the Pena Palace you will need to book your ticket and select your date and time slot before the time.
Pena Palace is THE iconic place to visit. it is a UNESCA World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Also explore the magnificent gardens and be sure to see the Chalet de Condessa D'Edla whilst there. Both Pena Palace and Castelo dos Mouros can be visited together as they are located close to each other.
How to get to Pena Palace: (Info provided as per penapalacetickets(dot)com)
From Sintra Train Station >> "Once you get off the train head out to the street and look for Bus number 434. This will take you from the train station to the Sintra Historic Centre (National Palace of Sintra), then the Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) and then Pena Palace"
** Please also read the description to this section in my guidebook (named Sightseeing)
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Taman dan Istana Kebangsaan Pena
Estrada da PenaNOTE: For entrance to the Pena Palace you will need to book your ticket and select your date and time slot before the time.
Pena Palace is THE iconic place to visit. it is a UNESCA World Heritage site and one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal. Also explore the magnificent gardens and be sure to see the Chalet de Condessa D'Edla whilst there. Both Pena Palace and Castelo dos Mouros can be visited together as they are located close to each other.
How to get to Pena Palace: (Info provided as per penapalacetickets(dot)com)
From Sintra Train Station >> "Once you get off the train head out to the street and look for Bus number 434. This will take you from the train station to the Sintra Historic Centre (National Palace of Sintra), then the Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) and then Pena Palace"
** Please also read the description to this section in my guidebook (named Sightseeing)
This site dates from the 8th century and the expansion of the Moors. The position of the castle provides magnificent views.
How to get there: (Info provided as per penapalacetickets.com)
From Sintra Train Station >> "Once you get off the train head out to the street and look for Bus number 434. This will take you from the train station to the Sintra Historic Centre (National Palace of Sintra), then the Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) and then Pena Palace"
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Kastil Mouros
This site dates from the 8th century and the expansion of the Moors. The position of the castle provides magnificent views.
How to get there: (Info provided as per penapalacetickets.com)
From Sintra Train Station >> "Once you get off the train head out to the street and look for Bus number 434. This will take you from the train station to the Sintra Historic Centre (National Palace of Sintra), then the Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) and then Pena Palace"
Beautiful grounds with a palace and the famous Initiation well. Have a coffee and something to eat at the cafeteria inside. Quinta da Regaleira is easy to reach by foot from the Sintra historic centre.
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Quinta da Regaleira
5 R. Barbosa du BocageBeautiful grounds with a palace and the famous Initiation well. Have a coffee and something to eat at the cafeteria inside. Quinta da Regaleira is easy to reach by foot from the Sintra historic centre.
A historic residence in the mediterranean style with beautiful grounds and walkways. Easy to reach from Sintra historic centre.
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Vila Sassetti
12 Estrada da PenaA historic residence in the mediterranean style with beautiful grounds and walkways. Easy to reach from Sintra historic centre.
Beautiful gardens and palace. You can end your walk with a bottle of wine at the restaurant. Best to reach by car / Uber.
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Taman dan istana Monserrate
Rua Visconde de MonserrateBeautiful gardens and palace. You can end your walk with a bottle of wine at the restaurant. Best to reach by car / Uber.
This is an old monastery for monks founded in 1560. It is up in the Sintra mountains about 7km from the house. Unfortunately there are no public transport to the convent.
TIP: Please ask me for driving directions. This is the one place where your navigation system is likely not to be updated with route changes.
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Biara Capuchos
This is an old monastery for monks founded in 1560. It is up in the Sintra mountains about 7km from the house. Unfortunately there are no public transport to the convent.
TIP: Please ask me for driving directions. This is the one place where your navigation system is likely not to be updated with route changes.
Grocery stores and other shopping
Supermarket. About 5.5 km from Casa da Fé. Open from 8 am to 9:30 pm (please check timings online)
Lidl Sintra - Linhó
212 Avenida Pedro Álvares CabralSupermarket. About 5.5 km from Casa da Fé. Open from 8 am to 9:30 pm (please check timings online)
Sintra fresh produce market. About 2.5 km from Casa da Fé.
Whilst there, have a coffee with a traditional Queijada de Sintra or Travesseiros de Sintra at Dona Estefânia .
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Mercado Municipal Sintra-Estefania
6 R. Tomé de Barros QueirósSintra fresh produce market. About 2.5 km from Casa da Fé.
Whilst there, have a coffee with a traditional Queijada de Sintra or Travesseiros de Sintra at Dona Estefânia .
CascaiShopping
Estrada Nacional 9Shopping mall. About 8 km from Casa da Fé.
Forum Sintra
IC 19 R. Alto do ForteShopping Mall. About 6 km from Casa da Fé.
Small local fruit and veg store. Within easy walking distance from Casa da Fé, about 450 m.
Usually open from 8:30 to 1pm, and 3-8pm. However, this is a local little place and timings might be ‘flexible’
Frutas Legumes
20 Rua 1º de DezembroSmall local fruit and veg store. Within easy walking distance from Casa da Fé, about 450 m.
Usually open from 8:30 to 1pm, and 3-8pm. However, this is a local little place and timings might be ‘flexible’
Supermarket. About 3 km from Casa da Fé. Open from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm (Please check timings online)
ALDI Linhó
45 Alameda Fonte VelhaSupermarket. About 3 km from Casa da Fé. Open from 8:30 am to 9:30 pm (Please check timings online)
A small local store within easy walking distance with all the basics you may need.
A Loja do Sr. António
A small local store within easy walking distance with all the basics you may need.
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Jangan ketinggalan
Visit the beautiful palaces and monuments in Sintra
Website with information on palaces and monuments in Sintra: https://www.parquesdesintra.pt/en/parks-monuments/
Have a look at this link as well : https://www.sintra-portugal.com/guides/sintra-secret-hidden-sight-attraction.html
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Your maps app is your friend
All the details of which bus to take to where, where to find the bus stop, how long a walk will be , and so on is easy available and accurate on your maps app. Please ask if you need any help.
- There are two bus stops close to Casa da Fé
- Sintra Station is about 21 minutes walk from the house. (Note: don’t get confused with Sintra Portella Station, that is another station. On you maps app type in ‘Sintra Station’)
- Uber works very well from here. Ask your host what street address to provide to be sure the driver finds you
- Taxintra taxi service is good as well
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Link to Visit Sintra
This website provides useful information about places to see in Sintra https://visitsintra.travel/en/visit/what-to-visit