Pena Palace
Palace · Sintra, Lisbon

Pena Palace

Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A brightly painted 19th-century Romantic palace perched on a hilltop above Sintra, mixing styles in bold reds and yellows. The terraces and the surrounding park, full of trails and exotic trees, are as much a draw as the rooms inside.

On day 3 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

Good to know

Time to spend
2–3 hours including the park
Tickets
Paid; palace entry needs a timed slot booked in advance
Best time
First slot of the day, on a weekday
Getting there
Train Rossio–Sintra, then bus 434; no private cars up the hill

Itineraries with Pena Palace

Day 3 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

The palaces of Sintra

How Pena Palace fits into a day.
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  2. 12:30Castle of the MoorsSintra
  3. 15:00Quinta da RegaleiraSintra
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Pena Palace questions

Can you drive to Pena Palace?

No. Private and rental cars are barred from the access roads, so use the 434 bus, a licensed tuk-tuk or tour, or walk up.

Do Pena Palace tickets have a time slot?

Yes, palace visits require choosing a date and entry time. Book online ahead, as slots sell out in busy months.

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