LisbonvsSintra
Can't decide between Lisbon and Sintra? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Lisbon
Lisbon cascades down seven hills to the Tagus River, offering stunning viewpoints, charming trams, and a soulful atmosphere. This sun-kissed capital blends old-world charm with contemporary creativity, famous for its tiles, pastéis de nata, and melancholic fado music.
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Sintra
Sintra is a magical hillside town of Romantic-era palaces, mystical gardens, and misty forests just 30 minutes from Lisbon. This UNESCO World Heritage site features the colorful Pena Palace, the enigmatic Quinta da Regaleira with its initiation well, and the Moorish Castle ruins. It feels like stepping into a fairy tale.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
See how these destinations stack up in key categories
Culture & History
Lisbon offers Belém Tower, Jerónimos Monastery, Alfama District
Sintra offers Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle
Food & Dining
Lisbon is famous for its local dining scene
Sintra is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Lisbon has legendary nightlife
Sintra offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
March to May, September to October
April to June, September to October
Weather
Summer: 28°C, Winter: 15°C
Summer: 25°C, Winter: 12°C
Top Attractions in Lisbon
- 1Belém Tower
- 2Jerónimos Monastery
- 3Alfama District
- 4Tram 28
- 5Time Out Market
- 6São Jorge Castle
Top Attractions in Sintra
- 1Pena Palace
- 2Quinta da Regaleira
- 3Moorish Castle
- 4Sintra National Palace
- 5Monserrate Palace
- 6Traditional Travesseiros Pastry
Lisbon is Popular With
Sintra is Popular With
Geheimtipps
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Geheimtipps in Lisbon
- 1
LX Factory
A creative complex in a former textile factory, with independent shops, restaurants, a Sunday market, and the famous Ler Devagar bookshop under a printing press.
- 2
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, above the tourist-packed Graça miradouro, with sweeping views of the castle, river, and city hills.
Geheimtipps in Sintra
- 1
Chalet da Condessa d'Edla
A charming, alpine-style chalet built by King Ferdinand II and his second wife in the Pena Park, surrounded by a unique 'garden of the countess'.
- 2
Convento dos Capuchos (Cork Convent)
A tiny, austere 16th-century monastery where Franciscan monks lived in extreme simplicity in cells carved into rock and lined with cork.
Viertel zum Erkunden
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Top-Gegenden in Lisbon
Alfama
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood survived the 1755 earthquake, preserving a maze of medieval alleys, hidden courtyards, and stairs climbing ever upward.
Baixa & Chiado
The elegant heart of Lisbon, rebuilt in grand neoclassical style after the 1755 earthquake.
Top-Gegenden in Sintra
Vila Velha (Historic Center)
The bustling, pedestrian-friendly heart of Sintra, centered around the Sintra National Palace.
São Pedro de Sintra
A more local, village-like neighborhood just north of the center, known for its famous bi-weekly flea market.
Budgetvergleich
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Budget in Lisbon
Budget in Sintra
Book Activities
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Aktivitäten in Lisbon buchen
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Aktivitäten in Sintra buchen
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Getting There
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Günstige Anreise nach Lisbon
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Günstige Anreise nach Sintra
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Our Verdict
Both Lisbon and Sintra are incredible destinations. Lisbon excels in tiles and fado music, while Sintra stands out for Romantic palaces and mystical gardens.
Best destination for:
nightlife
Lisbon
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