How do you get to the Moorish Castle in Sintra?

Getting to the Moorish Castle in Sintra You can take bus no. 434 from Sintra Station and reach Moorish Castle gate. The journey takes 10-15 minutes. By Train: You can reach Moorish Castle by train from Lisbon.



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Walk through the historical centre of Sintra to the Church of Santa Maria (approximately 15 min.), then take the walking route from Santa Maria to the Moorish Castle. This walk takes around 45 minutes.

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A typical visit to the Castelo dos Mouros lasts 60-90 minutes, and is a surprisingly large complex. The peak hours are the early afternoon (12:00-14:00) just after everyone has had their lunch in Sintra town and then head into the hills, where the Pena Palace and Moors castle are situated.

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Yes, you can book any date of your choice in advance, if you book your Moorish Castle tickets online. A. Moorish Castle is a medieval castle in the quaint town of Sintra, which is built atop a hill and overlooks a lush green forest and the Atlantic Ocean.

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This castle has 450 metres of fortress, strategically positioned and five towers, being one of them some high that you would have to climb 500 steps to reach the top. Visiting the Moorish Castle on your trip to Sintra is a must-do if you're looking to observe the marvellous sight over this region.

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In the peak season, the best time slots do sell out, so it is strongly recommended that you purchase your tickets before your trip to Sintra.

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Weekends tend to be busier than weekdays and all of the main sights of Sintra are open every day during the high season.

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In Sintra, you can get around by walking, by bus, or by taxi. If you're just in Sintra for 24 hours, walking will take up too much time. With that amount of time, it's best to take the train from Lisbon to Sintra, and then use Sintra's bus lines or taxis to get around.

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Many people head to Sintra, Portugal to see famous sites like Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. But another site well worth seeing is Quinta da Regaleira. Included under Sintra's UNESCO World Heritage Site designation, this 4-hectare estate is absolutely magical.

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Head out on this 2.1-mile out-and-back trail near Sintra, Lisbon. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 h 23 min to complete. This is a very popular area for walking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.

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TIP: Pack a picnic and spend the whole day on the mountain. Count at least 3 hours for Pena Palace and Pena Park and another 2 hours for the Moorish Castle. It will take you at least half an hour to walk back down to the old town of Sintra. You might still have the time to visit Palacio Nacional in the late afternoon.

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The 434 bus service is designed for tourists, and the fares reflect this. The highly promoted 24-hour ticket costs €15, a single fare costs € 4.10, and the Pena Circuit Round Trip €7.60.

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Depending on your Sintra itinerary, the Sintra Green Card could be a good option for you. This discount tourist card includes public transportation and entry to some of Sintra's main attractions. There are two options, and they are worth the price if you plan to do everything that's included with them.

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What companies run services between Lisbon and Sintra? Comboios De Portugal operates a train from Lisboa - Sete Rios to Sintra every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €1 - €3 and the journey takes 35 min.

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Starting your day before 9 a.m. is ideal! (The buses in Sintra start running between 9:15 and 9:30 a.m., so if you can be there around that time, it will be less crowded than later in the day.)

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