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Praia da Ursa in Portugal - is it worth seeing?
Praia da Ursa | Portugal

Praia da Ursa | Portugal

Praia da Ursa is the westernmost beach in continental Europe. No wonder – it is located a stone’s throw from Cabo da Roca in the Sintra mountains, which is the literal end of the continent. Compared to Cabo da Roca, however, Praia da Ursa is much more difficult to reach. Rocha da Ursa The name […]

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Praia da Adraga at sunset - Portugal
Praia da Adraga | Portugal

Praia da Adraga | Portugal

Praia da Adraga is probably one of the most spectacular beaches we have seen. Located near the town of Almoçageme, it is one of the “must-see” places in the Sintra region. Blue Flag Beach Praia da Adraga attracts tourists all year round – not only during the summer season. Rock formations surrounding the beach, caves […]

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Cabo da Roca in Sintra – a trip from Lisbon; Portugal.
Cabo da Roca | Sintra, Portugal

Cabo da Roca | Sintra, Portugal

Cabo da Roca is the most western part of Europe. It is in Sintra municipality and is just 42 kilometres away from Lisbon. Cabo da Roca is one of the main touristic attractions in Europe, because of its geographical and symbolic meaning.
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Pena Palace in Sintra in Romantism style; Portugal
Pena Palace in Sintra mountains | Portugal

Pena Palace in Sintra mountains | Portugal

We found the fairy-tale glow of the castle, which contrasted the evergreen hills of Serra da Sintra, quite unique. Each part of it had different paint and almost gave an impression of a separate building, taken out of different worlds, but with its own imaginative ornaments.
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Quinta da Regaleira Gardens and Initiation Well in Sintra, Portugal. View from above.
Quinta da Regaleira Gardens and Initiation Well | Sintra, Portugal

Quinta da Regaleira Gardens and Initiation Well | Sintra, Portugal

This inverted tower – Initiation Wells, is one of the most intriguing parts of the Quinta da Regaleira Gardens. Climbing this tower was much like climbing any other tower, the only difference is that… it is buried underground. Looking at this photo today now sends a shiver up my spine.
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Palácio da Pena in Sintra Mountains, Portugal. Sunny day view from the park.
Palácio da Pena in Sintra Mountains | Portugal

Palácio da Pena in Sintra Mountains | Portugal

Palácio da Pena as its name is in Portuguese, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the best representations of Romanticism style in the world. It combines architecture styles of Neo-gothic, Neo-Manueline, Neo-Islamic and Neo-Renaissance. Be sure to take a walk not only inside Pena castle, but also around the castle itself. The view from some of the hills are remarkably outstanding and you will have an even better impression of the castle whilst seeing it from
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