Best Luxury Hotels In Sintra
Described as the ‘Moon Hill’, Sintra is an area of romance and mystery. Here lie palaces, villas, gardens and parks, at times shrouded in an ethereal mist. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the town was formed relatively recently, in 2013, when the parishes of Santa Maria e São Miguel, São Martinho and São Pedro de Penaferrim were combined. Its name means ‘bright star’ and indeed, it shines as one of a kind in Portugal. Visitors will notice it’s a little greener and cooler than nearby Lisbon, thanks to the Atlantic breezes and moisture in the air and Sintra’s beaches are popular for fishing, surfing and body-boarding.
Sintra, Portugal
Tivoli Palácio de Seteais
(5 stars) Blending in with its Neo-classical surroundings, the Tivoli Palácio de Seteais was an 18th-century palace, the grand retreat of Portuguese royalty. Come the mid 20th century it was transformed into a 30 bedroom hotel, making use of the frescoes, heavy silk drapes, chandeliers, tapestries and antiques, as opulent decor. Wander outside to the manicured grounds and you’ll find resident peacocks, tennis courts, a pool and the Anantara Spa. The Palácio’s dining room serves local delicacies with an aristocratic approach to the menu options that’ll suit more sophisticated palates.
Sintra, Portugal
Penha Longa Resort
(5 stars) 
TLE Recommends: Despite the endless temptations to stay and indulge in the resort, take a day to enjoy the destination, with a private visit to Sintra’s magical gardens and palaces as well as the golden shores of Cascais to the south.
A culinary destination set within the magnificent Sintra Cascais Natural Park. With seven restaurants – including Michelin-starred LAB by Sergi Arola and Michelin-starred Midori for Japanese gourmet cuisine – plus a destination spa, 27-hole championship golf course, multiple pools, extensive gardens, and a 14th-century monastery with chapel now serving as a sought-after events venue, the Ritz Carlton Penha Longa Resort offers a comprehensive luxury experience that feeds the soul.
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