Main attractions in the surrounding area of the hotel:
Long known as a tourist destination, Sintra was classified by the Unesco as a World Heritage site in 1995. The wealth of monuments, houses and gardens, undoubtedly of great historical and artistic interest, are only equalled by the unique charm of the narrow village streets.
The Pena Palace is a must, with its magnificent nineteenth century mélange of neo-moorish and neo-medieval styles. The Royal Palácio de Sintra, right in the centre of town and lovingly built over many centuries, is also known for the gigantic chimneys in its Royal Kitchen.
Other places of interest in Sintra are the ruins of the Moorish Castle, on top of the hillside, and the gardens and summer Palace of Monserrate. Further afield, some 10 km away, the Palace of Queluz, a beautiful Royal eighteenth-century palace, also known as the Portuguese Versailles.
If you still have some time to spare, do not miss a trip to the Cabo da Roca - the westernmost point of continental Europe - and the picturesque seaside town of Cascais. Stop at the Boca do Inferno (literally Hell's Mouth) for an unforgettable view of the furious waves crashing on the rocks. Some 2 km along the coast to Lisbon, Estoril awaits you - a classical, turn of the century summer resort, complete with Casino and landscaped gardens.
Suggestions for tours:
Tour I - Sintra the beloved
Tour through the historical centre of Sintra
Duration: approx 5 hours
Transport: on foot
Equipment: light walking shoes
Tour II - From the hills to the sea
Tour through the cultural landscapes and part of the Sintra area
Duration: approx. 8 hours
Transport: car, motorbike, mini-bus, bicycle
Equipment: light walking shoes; rucksack; snack and drinking water
Tour III - From moorland to the Monte da Lua
Tour through the Moorland and hillside around Sintra
Duration: approx 8 hours
Transport: car, motorbike, mini-bus and bicycle
Equipment: light walking shoes; rucksack; snack and drinking water
For information and bookings, contact the Tivoli Hotel's Concierge, who can also provide you with more information on other activities such as:
Visits to Lisboa and Mafra
Golf
Cultural events
Coming from the north or Lisbon International Airport:
2nd circular - direction Sintra (IC 19) - End of (IC 19) direction Sintra Centro Histórico - Enter Sintra through the Ramalhão Archway-- Ramalhão roundabout turn right -- 100m further on turn left, direction S. Pedro Sintra/ Centro Histórico - 1st right - 1.5km until the actual entrance to Sintra, by the Toy Museum (Museu do Brinquedo), where you turn left and then immediately turn right. The Tivoli Sintra is on your left, in front of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, which is on your right.
From Estoril:
Follow directions to Sintra, passing by the Estoril Autodrome, and carrying on straight ahead until the Ramalhão roundabout. Turn right -- 100m further on, turn left, in the direction of S.Pedro Sintra /Centro Histórico - 1st right - 1.5km until the actual entrance to Sintra, by the Toy Museum (Museu do Brinquedo), where you turn left and then immediately turn right. The Tivoli Sintra is on your left, in front of the Palácio Nacional de Sintra, which is on your right.