Sintra (Portugal) City Guide | Would you live here?

Josh and Kalie from ExpatsEverywhere breakdown what life would be like in Sintra, Portugal. It is known to be a fairytale town but why is that and if you live there, will it always feel like that? Let's take a look at things like the weather, housing costs, things to do, tourists, and more. Learn the history of the city and see if this UNESCO World Heritage Site is for you.

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[veronicadcf]

Sintra is like Portugal's "Versailles": Landscape, architecture, history, ... totally worth the visit.

[megs]

I’d agree with all of your points. I think for us one of the toughest things about figuring out where to live in Lisbon is that it seems the majority of the international schools are outside of Lisbon in non-walkable areas, and so not the areas we would want to live in. Looking forward to more Lisbon area content from you guys! Thanks

[pinty]

I’m visiting Europe for the first time in June. Going to Barcelona and Lisbon for 10 days, your videos have given me a lot of great info. Keep up the great work!!!

[isabeloliveira]

I live were and isn't only the palaces but the countryside that it is totally worth to live no need the car to go out you can walk every were to all the monuments and the countryside .As far the tourists in the winter their is less only in the summer the number increases . And if you know very well the area they can be avoid . And for people than don't want live in the noise town it is ideal it is quiet and you have everything near the monuments and the countryside plenty places since you have 36 scenic trails in the Sintra area to walk or go hiking or going mountain bicycle . If people come over were they need to explore beyond the tourist area . As far the housing situation when I did bought my house 2018 I did managed to buy in the right area near from everything and despite begin near the area is quiet but near from the market and the two train stations and near of the school that it is a excellent school I can't complain very happy were I live .

[glicmathan]

Great points! Sintra is also nearish the big Cascais shopping mall and Cascais amenities, as well as being closer to areas like Ericeira. I can’t imagine living in Portugal (or anywhere else!) without a car, so I can easily imagine living in Sintra away from the tourist center. It’s a milder climate close to Lisbon. I love that whole area!

[teodoro]

Hi:
Before I found Coimbra thanks to you in July 2021, in fact I was searching in the Sintra area since the beginning of 2018. Sintra is too touristy as you say. I selected Malveira da Serra, 10 Km away from Sintra to the ocean . Through Streeview I discovered an electric fence in Cabo da Roca & safety concerns frightened me 🙄. Definitely I agree with your opinion about Sintra, your channel si really a great help. Looking forward to the artisan brewery fest in 3 weeks in Porto 🤣😂 .Thanks!

[eck]

The best thing we love in Sintra, is its nature, its amazing forests, the especially closer to the ocean coast side. At times it feels like you have been teleported in an ancient era. The only thing that was annoying, it's a lot of walls, we were walking a lot, before we have found open entrance in the forest...

[tamaramadelin]

I agree...Sintra is incredible to visit, but like you I wouldn't expat that!! I looked there, Cascais, across the river (Barreiro and Setubal district), but think we may have found a hidden gem...Torres Vedras!

[luisramos]

Sintra is the perfect place to go to when it's too hot in Lisbon. There are some sites in Sintra that barely get any tourists!

[thepeacefulpack]

Sintra is a must visit...which accounts for all the tourists. As for CUF...excellent hospital. I just had surgery at the CUF in Lisbon and what a gorgeous hospital with exceptional care. Aside from the pain, it felt like a spa experience. Highly recommend CUF if you need medical assistance. My doctor is at the CUF in Torres Verdes only surgery was in Lisbon. Plus it works very well with private insurance companies in Portugal.

[moward]

Info packed as usual. You guys deliver again! Much needed, Condensed breakdown of what life would be like in that area. Thank you so much!! Can't wait for the next video!❤

[luisramos]

Some of the places you should check out in Sintra include:

Azenhas do Mar (village)
Broas (village)
Capela Nossa Senhora da Peninha
Cascatas de Anços
Castelo dos Mouros
Convento dos Capuchos
Jardim da Condessa de Edla
Lagoa Azul
Matinha de Queluz
Moinho de D. Quixote (unique bar/restaurant)
Monserrate (Palace and Botanical Garden)
Palacio da Pena
Palacio de Sintra
Palacio de Queluz
Parque da Liberdade
Parque da Segueteira
Parque Sassetti
Quinta da regaleira
Quinta Nova de Queluz
Bacalhau na Vila (Restaurant)
Lagoa dos Mosqueiros
Quinta Da Ribafria
Quinta Nova da Assunção - Belas
Palácio e Parque Biester
Jardim Botânico de Vale dos Lagos
The Beaches
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[Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for sharing this wonderful video n d lovely guide.

[macypryrenees]

Great information on Sintra. Very helpful indeed! Thank you very much for the effort in making this video.

[GreenBlueState]

Very informative, as always. I went to Braga last month, because my husband and I had been thinking about retirement there. It’s really nice there!

[basementstudio]

Good info on this and your other videos. Thanks. Where does Portugal stand in regards to electrification, I.E. the transition to electric cars? Can one get around the country with ease in an EV or is it a charging desert like the northern plain states in the US?

[Lisbon]

There is the town of Sintra and the municipality of Sintra (concelho) which includes different towns. The town of Sintra and the northern slope of the Serra de Sintra (Mountain of Sintra) is a Unesco World heritage site (SINTRA WORLD HERITAGE
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE). Please do not confuse these two areas, town and municipality. The latter is just an administrative region and the former is a town with a specific historic, architectural and landscape character.

[CGsYTChannel]

Add it to the list of places to check out when I'm living in Portugal! I'm a sucker for the old castles. Already checked out the Castles of Guimaraes and Braganca.

[Amaroxado]

Visit Viseu, Viseu is the city with the highest quality of life in Portugal

[JenShea]

Sintra is beautiful and worth a few visits but I wouldn’t expat the heavy tourist part of Sintra. Everyone should visit it though!