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Palácio da Pena

Sintra, Portugal

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A red-and-yellow Romantic palace on a wooded hill. Parking is limited, so use the shuttle from Sintra.

Nearest town
Sintra, Portugal
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.7876, -9.3906
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • quinta 7 nomesCampsite
    7 km from Palácio da Pena
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  • Orbitur GuinchoCampsite
    10 km from Palácio da Pena
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Area MafraMotorhome stopover
    17 km from Palácio da Pena · 7 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Lisboa CampingCampsite
    17 km from Palácio da Pena
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  • Parque de Campismo INATEL da CaparicaCampsite
    20 km from Palácio da Pena
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  • Orbitur Costa da CaparicaCampsite
    20 km from Palácio da Pena
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Palácio da Pena?

Palácio da Pena is in Sintra, Portugal, at GPS 38.7876, -9.3906. It is about 10 km from Cascais.

Can you camp near Palácio da Pena?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Portela de Sintra, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 25 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Palácio da Pena?

Palácio da Pena is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lisbon to the Algarve along the Atlantic.

What is there to see near Palácio da Pena?

Places worth a stop nearby: Castle of the Moors (0 km), Quinta da Regaleira (1 km), Azenhas do Mar (9 km) and Cabo da Roca (9 km).

When is the best time to visit Palácio da Pena?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)