Sintra, a 30-minute drive from Lisbon, has its own microclimate, its own delicious pastry treats, and seven dramatic hills with palaces sprouting from them.

This Portuguese park and old lighthouse on the westernmost edge of Europe is a fantastic place to hike and watch dazzling sunsets over the Atlantic.

Cobblestone streets, an impressive aqueduct, the largest medieval cathedral and a chapel of bones await you, along with hearty food.

I went to Sintra, Portugal, to find its castles closed, but hearts open I found the bright side in a historic town, even when its major attractions were closed.

This summer, millions of Americans will travel to Europe, but comparatively few of them will stop in Portugal. This is a pity. As beautiful as France or Italy, with delicious food and wine ...

I went to Sintra, Portugal, to find its castles closed, but hearts open I found the bright side in a historic town, even when its major attractions were closed.

SINTRA, Portugal — With sunshine bathing its multicolored facades against a backdrop of deep blue sky, the Pena Palace in Sintra is like a castle seen through a kaleidoscope.