30 minutes outside of Lisbon, situated in the hills of the Serra de Sintra, is a place of majestic forests, magnificent palaces, resplendent villas, and so much more. Sintra has been casting its spell on visitors for centuries. Famous English poet Lord Byron once called it a “glorious Eden,” and said that it was one of the most beautiful villages in the world. And Catarina tends to agree.  In Sintra, you feel transported to another time and place - somewhere that sits between reality and a dream.

In this Episode, Catarina takes you on a guided tour of one of Portugal's most special places, and tells you everything you need to know: about where to stay and eat, what to see and how best to see it - to fall under this magical town’s spell yourself. 

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