Sintra, Portugal
From the Mountain to the Sea
The historic center of the Vila de Sintra is famous for its 19th-century Romanticist architecture, historic estates & villas, gardens, and numerous royal palaces & castles, which resulted in the classification of the town and its historic passage as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sintra is similarly known for its numerous gardens and nature parks, including the Sintra-Cascais Nature Park and the Sintra Mountains. Sintra's most iconic landmarks include the mediaeval Castle of the Moors, the romanticist Pena National Palaceand the Portuguese Renaissance Sintra National Palace.
The spectacular stretch of Atlantic coast just north of Lisbon, with its rugged cliffs, crashing waves and near-empty stretches of sandy beach is famed for two things: surfing and seafood.
During this Youthexchange we will be able to visit and act on at least 3 beaches: Praia das maçãs, Praia Grande and Praia Pequena.
