Visit to the Park of Pena

A world within Sintra

Pena Park is a Romantic landscape designed to surprise: woodland and gardens, native and exotic species, moving water and views that open out over the hills and the ocean. Across 85 hectares, each path reveals a different atmosphere — intimate and shaded in places, wide and panoramic in others.

Along the way, you’ll also find the Chalet of the Countess of Edla and the Quinta da Pena, revealing another side of life and history at Pena. The visit also includes access to the Palace Terraces, adding an architectural and historical layer to your walk through the Park.

What’s included

• Full access to the Park of Pena (85 hectares)
• Chalet of the Countess of Edla
• Palace terraces (views over the hills and the ocean)
• Free digital resources with suggested routes

Practical information

• Self-guided visit, at your own pace
  
• Digital resources available: Pena Maps - a park orientation tool with recommended routes; Pena Quest - an interactive game inviting visitors to explore the park
• Languages available on digital resources: Portuguese, English, Spanish and French
• Tip: wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore (there is a lot to discover)

Opening hours

• Park: 9.00am opening > 7.00pm closing (last ticket and last entry at 6.00pm)
• Palace: 9.30am opening > 6.30pm closing (last ticket and last entry at 6.00pm)

How to get there

• Entrances to the Park of Pena: Main Entrance – 38º 47’ 16.45” N 9º 23’ 15.35” W; Lakes Entrance – 38° 47' 21.4" N 9° 23' 31.9" W
• Public transport: Bus no. 434 (Scotturb) from Sintra railway station
• Private vehicle: Private traffic is not permitted on the access roads to this monument. Visitors are advised to use hiking trails or public transport from the railway station, the historic centre or the peripheral car parks around Sintra.
• Hiking trails: Santa Maria Trail (starting in São Pedro de Sintra, 1,770 metres, 1 hour); Seteais Trail (starting at the Palace of Seteais, 2,410 metres, 1h30); Villa Sassetti Trail (starting at the Historic Centre/Largo Ferreira de Castro, 1,850 metres, 45 minutes).
• Parques de Sintra’s responsibilities are limited to the parks and monuments under its management. The company is not responsible for external circumstances, namely access routes and transport to the sites.

Recommendations

• Please allow sufficient time for your journey to Pena. Access to Pena from Sintra Historic Centre by private vehicle is not permitted.
• Plan your journey in advance, considering the various options available: public transport or hiking trails.