Lisboa: Places
Praia das Maçãs
The Praia das Maçãs owes its name to the fact that the river which flows into the sea was once surrounded by orchards, so that the apples, when they b ... more »
Praia Grande
One of the most popular of the Sintra zone, the Praia Grande (Big Beach) offers a long stretch of sand, allowing the agitated waters of the ocean to ... more »
Quinta da Regaleira
The origins of the Quinta da Regaleira go back to the beginning of the 17th century. Among its owners, Carvalho Monteiro still holds a special place; ... more »
Quinta das Cruzadas
Quinta das Cruzadas lies at Linhó, at about 10 minutes from Sintra, and the best access is by car, along the the straight road of the Estoril Motordro ... more »
Quinta do Conventinho
The entrance to this old farm is through an avenue lined with mulberry trees, a narrow road leading to the free parking lot. The name of the estate (L ... more »
Quinta Real de Caxias
The construction of the Quinta Real de Caxias was carefully planned: the works began in the 18th century and were only completed by the beginning of t ... more »
Tapada Nacional de Mafra
The Royal Hunting Reserve of Mafra was created by king João V as a leisure park for the royal family, between 1744 and 1748. It was the ideal space fo ... more »
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
The opera house of Lisbon – built between 1792 and 1793 – was designed by José da Costa e Silva on the lines of Italian theatres such as the famous La ... more »
Teleférico do Parque das Nações
One of the best ways of appreciating the dazzling view over the Nations Park and the river Tagus, along a distance of more than one thousand metres.
Termas do Vimeiro
At about 50 km from Lisbon, set in a zone of great tourism potential, the thermal waters of Vimeiro has been known and used since the end of the 19th ... more »