Quinta da Regaleira
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Quinta da Regaleira - by Wendell Adriel on Unsplash





Description
Quinta da Regaleira is a large estate near the historic centre of Sintra. The palace was designed in the Romantic spirit (mixing Manueline, Renaissance and Gothic elements with gargoyles thrown in) and is surrounded by a park featuring lakes, fountains, wells, and grottoes. The most unique feature is the pair of "Initiation Wells" looking like underground towers that can be descended through spiral stairs coiling around the central axis.
Access & Transport
The estate is 700m west of the centre of Sintra and a 15mins walk to the train station (no parking onsite) The town is 25km northwest of Lisbon and can be reached in 40mins by train (Rossio station)
Instructions & Recommendations
It is recommended to book tickets online in advance. The attraction is only 10mins walk from the National Palace of Sintra or 40mins from the Pena Palace (bus is also an option)
Environmental & Social
Marginal carbon footprint on a per-visitor basis. Preserves the region's architectural and historical heritages
Conclusion
Quinta da Regaleira is very popular and for good reason. Consequently, it is very busy but in this case that does not mean you should think twice about visiting, rather you should try to optimize when to do so. Highly recommended
Key positive
Very unusual gardens and architecture
The Initiation Wells
Key negative
Crowded
Suitability
Only partially accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. There are cobblestones, narrow passageways and stairs, both in the gardens and in the palace
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:1h 20m
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 19:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 19:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 19:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 19:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 19:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 19:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 19:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 18:30
TUESDAY10:00 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 18:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 18:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 18:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 18:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 18:30