The Pastel de Nata in Portugal’s Most Beautiful Postal Village

Sintra is not a place to rush. After enjoying a Manteigaria Pastel de Nata, let the town guide you through its streets, palaces, viewpoints, and gardens that shape its unique landscape. Here are some must-see stops to include in your itinerary:

• Sintra National Palace, right in the heart of the town, is instantly recognisable by the two iconic conical chimneys rising from the former royal kitchens. Inside, don’t miss the Swan Room, the Magpie Room, and the beautiful tilework that tells centuries of royal history.
• Sintra Old Town, with its narrow streets, stone stairways, historic façades, and traditional shops. This is where Sintra reveals its most authentic side, among shopfronts, cafés with terraces, winding lanes, and charming little squares that bring the town to life beyond the postcards.
• Quinta da Regaleira, one of Sintra’s most mysterious landmarks, filled with gardens, tunnels, caves, and hidden symbols. The Initiation Well is its most famous attraction, but the real magic also lies in the winding paths disappearing into the lush greenery.
• The Moorish Castle, perched high on the hills, with ancient walls following the contours of the mountain. From here, you can admire the town, the Pena Palace, the surrounding hills, and, on clear days, the Atlantic Ocean in the distance.
• Pena Palace, the most colourful landmark in the hills, with towers, terraces, arches, and ramparts blending architectural styles and historical periods. The greatest highlight may well be outside, with sweeping views over Sintra, Lisbon, and the Atlantic.

Sintra always has another hidden corner, another hill to climb, and another story to tell. Now it also has Manteigaria’s Pastel de Nata to make every step along the way even more enjoyable.