One of the highest points in the district is Cruz Alta, in the Sintra mountains, 528 metres high. And there yes, snow can fall.
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Sintra's climate is cooler than Lisbon and also much more changeable due to its hillside elevation and proximity to the Atlantic. Layer your clothing and be sure to bring a good pair of walking shoes – even if you're not here to hike they'll come in handy for pounding the cobbled streets of Sintra's historic centre.
The city of Bragança, very close to Spain, has become the talk of the Portuguese for being one of the snowiest places in Portugal, where the roads can become impassable and life stops for some time.
Sintra is a charming destination in the Lisbon district of Portugal. The town is best known for its castles, palaces, and the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains.
Hidden among its majestic pine forest, you will discover whimsical palaces, extravagant villas and the ruins of a 10th-century Moorish castle. This variety of fascinating historic buildings and stunning natural scenery, makes Sintra an outstanding tourist destination.
The best time to visit Sintra is spring and autumn, when it's still warm but not as busy, and the surrounding vegetation is at its most verdant – rural hiking trails offer blissful shade too. Winter in Sintra is damp and windy, but that does lend extra spectacle to Cabo de Roca and wild Guincho Beach.
For those seeking winter warmth as well some welcome sunshine, Alicante experiences some of the highest winter daytime temperatures of anywhere in mainland Europe, with daily averages of 16-17 Celsius, and rainfall amounts are low, particularly through January and February. Snow has not fallen here since 1926!
Sintra is a hilly town and since some palaces and castles are located a bit far away from each other, it's not always possible to walk everywhere. For bigger distances, you can use local buses, tuk-tuks, and taxis.
An area of former royal summer residence, Sintra possesses a beauty that was celebrated by Lord Byron in his poem Childe Harold's Pilgrimage, and English author Robert Southey referred to Sintra as ?the most blessed spot on the whole inhabitable globe.? Sintra was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995.
Sintra has many more varied sights and attractions than Cascais, which makes it the best choice for a day trip. Cascais is a lively resort town with a much wider selection of restaurants, bars and shops, and it tends to be less expensive.
Don't be like me—wear sneakers, or at least sturdier sandals. Due to its altitude and location closer to the coast, Sintra is often chillier than Lisbon, which was definitely the case when we visited. I recommend dressing in layers, and bringing a light jacket or sweater.