Your Experience

Step into history at Sintra’s Moorish Castle, a remarkable fortress rising above the green forests and hills of Portugal. Dating back to the 9th century, the castle stands as a testament to the region’s diverse heritage, offering a unique blend of architecture, nature and cultural significance. With your entry ticket, you can wander at your own pace while enjoying a multilingual digital audio guide that enriches each step with stories about the castle’s past and the surrounding landscape.

Getting Started

Arrive at the main entrance of the Moorish Castle where your ticket will be validated. After check-in, you can download your included audio guide app. Choose from Portuguese, English, Spanish or French, and let your mobile device be your companion as you explore the grounds.

What to See and Do

• Castle Walls and Ramparts: Walk along ancient defenses and imagine the castle’s strategic role over the centuries. The winding ramparts are perfect for a scenic stroll and offer insight into medieval military architecture.

• Panoramic Views: Enjoy magnificent views over Sintra, including dramatic vistas of the colourful Pena Palace and out to the distant Atlantic Ocean. Each viewpoint gives a different perspective on this UNESCO-listed cultural landscape.

• Historic Ruins: Explore moss-draped boulders, remnants of towers and the outer wall, each telling its own tale from when the castle was at the centre of regional defense.

• Natural Setting: The castle is surrounded by dense woodland and rocky peaks, creating a tranquil escape and a haven for native flora and fauna.

Audio Guide Experience

Enhance your visit with informative commentary covering the castle’s origins, its restoration in the 19th and 20th centuries and ongoing significance today. The digital guide is available in multiple languages and provides both narration and tips to make the most of your visit.

Practical Information

• Entry is fast and convenient with digital tickets

• Audio guides are available in four languages for a personalised experience

• Some areas are accessible for visitors with limited mobility; see guidelines for further details

• Photography for personal use is allowed; respect preservation rules and ground markings

Did You Know?

• The Moorish Castle is part of the Sintra UNESCO World Heritage Site

• It’s perched 412 metres above sea level for commanding views in every direction

• The site has origins tracing back over a millennium, making it one of Portugal’s most iconic fortresses

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