Fairy-tale palaces in a misty mountain forest
Sintra is fairy-tale Portugal—misty mountains shroud romantic palaces, subtropical plants flourish, and history seeps from every stone. The Pena Palace glows pink and yellow above the clouds; the Quinta da Regaleira whispers secrets. This is where fantasy becomes real.
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