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Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

A Gothic-style mansion in Sintra set in gardens full of grottoes, tunnels and hidden symbols. Its best-known feature is the Initiation Well, a spiral staircase that descends deep into the ground.

Updated October 18, 2026On day 3 of Lisbon, Sintra and the coast in 5 days

Visiting Quinta da Regaleira: what to know

Time to spend
2 hours
Tickets
Paid, timed entry slots; book ahead. Closed a few days in late December and 1 Jan
Best time
Morning, before the well gets crowded
Getting there
Train to Sintra, then a walk of about 15 minutes from the town centre

Lisbon itineraries with Quinta da Regaleira

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

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How Quinta da Regaleira fits into a day.
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Quinta da Regaleira FAQs

Do you need to book Quinta da Regaleira in advance?

Yes, entry is by time slot and summer weekends can sell out days ahead.

Can you walk from Sintra station to Quinta da Regaleira?

Yes, it is roughly a 15–20 minute walk through the historic centre.

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