Nestled against the backdrop of the lush Sintra Mountains and the Atlantic coast, Sintra and the Portuguese Riviera epitomise Portugal's historic charm, natural beauty, and vibrant cultural scene.

This May 2013 photo shows tiled walls and arched doorways inside the Monserrate Palace in Sintra, Portugal. The palace is one of a number of castles and other spectacular buildings found in Sintra, ...

With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope. A jumble of bright yellow domes, red towers, ...

The world-famous, colourful Pena Palace in Sintra is more than just a beautiful attraction. Similar to the rest of the region and the town of Sintra, it is filled with intrigue and mystery.

With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope. A jumble of bright yellow domes, red towers, ...

The Flatiron Building was covered in scaffolding during my last trip to New York. And I’ve lost count of the number of museums and art galleries I’ve missed out on by turning up on the wrong day. But ...

SINTRA, Portugal — Fog and mist are generally not friends of travelers, particularly when those travelers have visions of a sunny and warm week in Portugal. But when fog and mist descend and then hug ...

Like many people who enjoy browsing through travel sites, I’d seen photos of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal. It’s a place that seems almost too good to be true; the shapes, colors, artwork and the ...