Convent of the Capuchos
Capuchos Convent is a rare place in the Sintra Hills: a Franciscan convent shaped by austerity, simplicity and a close bond with nature.
Capuchos Convent is a rare place in the Sintra Hills: a Franciscan convent shaped by austerity, simplicity and a close bond with nature. Here, architecture does not dominate — it adapts to rock, humidity, moss and woodland, creating intimate spaces where every detail (from cork to narrow passages) reflects a deliberate choice to live with only what is essential. Visiting Capuchos is stepping into a different rhythm: slower, more attentive, more contemplative.
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Convent of the Capuchos
A unique place in Sintra, shaped by Franciscan life in silence, austerity and closeness to nature. Between stone, moss and cork, each space reflects a deliberate choice: living with only what is essential.
- A 16th-century Franciscan convent in the Sintra Hills
- Architecture embedded in rock and landscape
- Cork details and an aesthetic of austerity
- A route of contemplation, history and nature
Voluntary contribution to ecological restoration projects
When you visit the heritage sites managed by Parques de Sintra, we want to provide you with information about the greenhouse gas emissions associated with your visit. With this information, you can decide whether you wish to support the carbon sequestration projects we are developing.
- A single contribution of €2, scalable to the desired amount
- Every €2 donation goes towards planting three trees or managing invasive species in an area of 150 m²
- Contributions support ecological restoration projects in the forest reserves of Parques de Sintra
- Guaranteed feedback on the work carried out
Mushrooms and other Fungi at the Convent of the Capuchos
Among centuries-old trees and mysterious trails, a hidden world awaits discovery. Come and explore the mushrooms and other fungi that bring the Sintra Mountains to life.
- Location: Convent of the Capuchos
- Date: November 28, 2026
- Time: 10AM
- Duration: 3h