Example sentences for: sintra

How can you use “sintra” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • Nestled into the Serra de Sintra, 25 km (16 miles) northwest of Lisbon, it was once a coveted summer retreat for royals and today is a romantic getaway for people from all over the world.

  • An easy half-day outing is to Queluz, 14 km (8 miles) west of Lisbon on the way to Sintra (see below), home to the pretty pink palace commissioned by Pedro III.

  • Though Sintra, 30 km (18 miles) to the northwest of Lisbon, suffers the effects of its enduring popularity, it is one of the finest towns in Portugal to visit.

  • A short hop from Sintra are the attractive village of Colares, the beach at Praia das Maçãs, and the rugged coastline at Cabo da Roca, the westernmost point of the European mainland.

  • Sintra’s helpful tourist information office, on Praça da República in the old quarter, can direct you to any of these.


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