Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal is a wonderful day trip from Lisbon. In less than an hour by train, you can step back in time and feast your eyes upon a splendid castle that dates back to the 8th century! The town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the view of the surrounding town from within the fortress walls is…so European!
The Pena Palace was built in the 1840’s and even has a drawbridge. I took this zoom photo of the Palace from the Castle and then we walked to it.
Here is the view as you’re approaching…
Whenever I’m exploring something or somewhere new, I get a rush from the anticipation and literally have to hold myself back from running to it! It’s a photographer’s dream!
The Pena Park surrounds the area (Palace and Castle). We hiked through a small section of it and would have seen more, but it wasn’t clearly marked and we got lost a few times.
Upon arriving back in Lisbon, we boarded our overnight train to Madrid and upon arrival in the morning…immediately boarded a three hour train to Barcelona, Spain!
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Sherry Lachelle Travels 
Hi Sherry
I was born not so far away from this beautiful palace (Palacio da Pena) in Sintra, Portugal. Congratulations for all of this great articles. Safe Journey.
/ric
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Thanks Helio!!
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Incredible shot of the Spire. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks Bob (again)…hope you have a great weekend!!
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I walked to my mailbox today and talked to a deer. UGGGH, I’de rather be in Portugal.
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I say…be grateful for what you have…then you’ll get what you want! Deer are beautiful!
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Fabulous! The photos take me back to a different era when the Kings and Queens reigned 🙂
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Cool era…but I wouldn’t want to wear the whale bone corsets…ouch!
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yeah wearing those corsets was pretty masochist I think. Much like the anorexic models of today.
Hmm that gives an idea for my next post 🙂
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🙂
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I visited there in the early spring, and it was very misty (was it the clouds)? But it was beautiful! Thanks for your post and great pictures!
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I was there in June…so the weather was very nice. Thanks for commenting!
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Hi,
I think I would need a couple of days just to explore the Castle and Palace, truly magnificent, the architecture is amazing.
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Yes…it’s so special!
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We were there in 2005 but my pictures of that trip and some of Greece before that got accidentally deleted 😦 Thank you for bringing back memories!
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That is sad. Photographs are so special! I’m glad I could bring back some memories! Sending peace…
Sherry
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I’ll add it to my list too!
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Cool…you’ll love it Merrill!
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This brings back a lot of good memories! I was there more than 15 years ago. Beautiful pics by the way!
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You’ve been everywhere…I do believe!
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No, I have only been in 33 countries. I have never been to Asia for example.
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wish to visit this place someday..may be I should add to bucket list..beautiful
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Yes..it is beautiful!
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Breathtaking shots! I have never been, but your beautiful images definitely makes me want to visit!
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Thank you and I hope you get to visit!!
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Can’t wait to see this!! Thanks for sharing…great photos!
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Thanks Cheri!
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You have some fantastic shots there, and no doubt, fantastic memories to boot.
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Thanks so much…I do have wonderful memories!
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The pictures are breathtaking. I have never given much thought to travel in Portugal, but through your pictures see that it is a definite must see place.
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Isn’t it interesting how we have preconceived notions or no notions about a place. I felt the same way about Bosnia and Slovenia…until I saw a fellow blogger’s posts/photos and now they are on my list.
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The history in those places is amazing. The walls and tiny paths… who might have walked there or ridden horses through there, or battled intruders? Who laboured on those huge structures? Imagine working on those rooftops, trying not to fall.
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If only walls could talk!!
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Great castle – never been there – might have to now – thanks!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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i envy you
you have and are seeing so many places
wonderful
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Thank you…I am so very grateful…but still thirsting for more!
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Absolutely fabulous. Portugal is one of the countries at the top of my must-go-to list.
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Thanks Renee…you’ll love it!!
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