This short walk through Northwest part of Sintra village takes you by the most emblematic and traditional estates and manor or farmhouses of Sintra (=Quintas). It goes along the main road until Quinta da Regaleira, where it separates and begins to descend. All of the estates have fabulous gardens that you can get a glimpse of over the walls, some have famous, old trees on the property, such as the cork tree of Quinta do Relogio and the chestnut tree of the Quinta named after it, Quinta do Castanheiro. This is an easy trail, always on a road; the first half and the end are paved, the middle part is a gravel road.

For a more complete visit of the Historic Center, complement this route with the PR1 that goes through the centre and to the upper part of the village (Southeast).

This route is created and maintained by the City of Sintra.

• Quinta da Regaleira is on this path. This old manor house and its beautiful gardens are worth the visit
• Stop for refreshments at Casa do Fauno
• Visit the old market of the Historic Center after your walk for local wines, artisanal beer, snacks and vegetarian food! (+38.798058,-9.300007)

Casa do Fauno

A medieval pub inside the oldest quinta in Sintra with Celtic influence and live music. It is the place of ‘reunion of warriors, adventurers, poets, and minstrels’.  Opens at 4 pm.  Tel 914 844 923

Hotel Lawrence’s

The oldest hotel in the Iberian Peninsula offers a traditional 5 o’clock tea, perfect after-walk relaxation midst the mansions of the historic center. Book ahead, tel 219 280 028