Sintra Action & adventure, Autumn, Landscape, Lighthouse, Modern architecture, Peaceful + Waterfall pictures

• Lisbon District
• Portugal
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Watch the foamy Atlantic waves crash onto the golden sands and rugged rock formations at this picturesque beach, one of the most westerly in Europe. 

Watch the foamy Atlantic waves crash onto the golden sands and rugged rock formations at this picturesque beach, one of the most westerly in Europe. 

This exuberant construction, a former royal retreat set high in the hills of Sintra, features a colorful assortment of turreted towers and domes. 

Set amid the forests of the high Portuguese countryside, the crumbling ruins of this gray stone castle offer commanding views of the surrounding region. 

Sintra is a beautiful town, about a 40 minute train ride from the capital. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and once you see its beauty, you’ll know why.

Set amid the forests of the high Portuguese countryside, the crumbling ruins of this gray stone castle offer commanding views of the surrounding region.