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Mobility policies cannot be restricted to the establishing of communication infrastructures, defined as being the mobility systems physical support and a final solution to citizens needs , is a part of the definition of its diverse component services.
The tourist industry is responsible for the movements of millions of people from one part of the world to another. It turns dreams into reality and, as the 21st centurys economic driving force, is in full bloom.
Travel and tourism involve various commercial activities, centred on the combination of transport and its respective support services.
Located about 30km from the capital of Portugal, Lisbon, Sintra is today the second largest municipality in the country with more than 370,000 inhabitants and a 317km2 extension.
The Village of Sintra, the heart of the municipality, has about 30,000 inhabitants and it concentrates most of the tourist offer.
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Taxi
Cooperativa Rádio Táxis
Linha de Sintra
R. Fernando Mendes, 15 - 4º Esq. - Agualva-Cacém
219138018 / 219142956Cooperativa Rádio Táxis
Linha de SintraR. Fernando Mendes, 15 - 4º Esq. Agualva-Cacém
219138018 / 219142956Rádio Táxis de Colares
Largo Infante D. Henrique - Várzea de Colares
219290019Rádio Táxis Praia das Maçãs
R. Gonçalves Zarco - Praia das Maçãs
219292064Táxis de Sintra - Estação
Av. Dr. Miguel Bombarda - junto Estação CP Sintra
219230205Táxis de Sintra - Portela
Interface da Portela - junto à estação CP Portela
219230001Táxis de Sintra
Vila Praça da República - junto ao Restaurante Hockey Caffee -
SightSintra
Douro Acima organizes tours by bus, with the system Hop on - Hop off, the ticket is valid for 24 hours in the circuit after the first use.
There are two circuits which include the crossing of the main monuments in Sintra, including: National Palace of Sintra and Pena, the Moorish castle, the Countess Challet, Regaleira Estate, Monserrate Park, Capuchin Convent and Cabo da Roca.
Mobile. 910 237 733
E-mail: sintra@douroacima.pt
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Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages of Sintra are one of the classic features of the romantic town.
They are reminiscent of past times when kings, noblemen and the rich bourgeoisie strolled through those parts. In a place filled with references to nobility, enjoying a horse-drawn carriage ride in Sintra as a modern-day aristocrat becomes rather tempting.
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Tram Ride
The Sintra Tram is a classic feature in the region.
At first the train, which became operational in 1904, provided a much-needed service between the town and Praia das Maçãs. Later, as a result of improvements in communications and individual transportation, it was abandoned.
Today it operates as a tourist attraction and still links the town with Praia das Maçãs.
It is a 13 km journey that takes approximately 45 minutes through vegetation which provides some much appreciated shade. Plane trees, vines and orchards impart some coolness to the journey.
The carriages are either open or closed but they are all red and the journey is bound to take you back to a bygone era.
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Parking
There are zones in the Town of Sintra where payment is required in order to park your vehicle on public roads. These zones are duly signposted. In order to validate your parking, you should acquire the respective ticket from parking meters. Payment can be made with 0.05, 0.10, 0.20, 0.50, 1.00 and 2.00 coins. The meters do not give change, for which reason the total amount inserted is converted into parking time.
You can also use the Portela de Sintra 24 Hour car park. This park is connected to bus and train services. The maximum fare / day is 1.50 (including VAT)
Portela de Sintra Park GPS Coordinates are: 38°48'9.12"N / 9°22'27.53"W
For further information or if you have any doubts, please consult the website EMES, E.M at www.emes.pt
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Tourist Train
Let yourself be conquered by the Village of the Thousand Charms aboard our tourist train.
Enjoy a guided tour with passage through the most emblematic places of Sintra, namely the National Palace of Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Moorish Castle and Pena Palace.The Circuito da Pena has one stop at Volta do Duche and another at Estrada da Pena.
The complete tour lasts 45 minutes.
Contact
Mobile +351 918 258 001
E-mail: geral@comboiodesintra.pt
Additional Information www.comboiodesintra.pt
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Train
CP sells a 'Train&Bus ticket which can be used on Scotturb buses, making it ideal for tourist visits. With this ticket you have priority access to the main landmarks in the districts of Sintra, Cascais and Lisbon.
CP also sells a tourist pass in partnership with other transport operators called the Lisboa Card which allows visitors unlimited travel on the metro (underground train) and buses as well as on the train from Lisbon to the districts of Sintra and Cascais This pass includes priority access to various museums, historical monuments and other points of interest in greater Lisbon.
Additional information: www.cp.pt
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CitySightseeng Sintra
Douro Acima organizes tours by bus, with the system Hop on - Hop off, the ticket is valid for 24 hours in the circuit after the first use.
There are two circuits which include the crossing of the main monuments in Sintra, including: National Palace of Sintra and Pena, the Moorish castle, the Countess Challet, Regaleira Estate, Monserrate Park, Capuchin Convent and Cabo da Roca.
Mobile. 910 237 733
E-mail: sintra@douroacima.pt
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Buses
Scotturb is a bus company that serves the district of Sintra. It has 33 concessions, 22 of which operate exclusively in the district.
Additional information: www.scotturb.com
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By Train
From Lisbon to Sintra the trip takes 45 minutes
The carriage of bicycles in Urban and Regional trains is free, every day and at all times tables.
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By Plane
Sintra is served by Lisbon International Airport is only 30 km away, which has daily flights to and from major cities in the world by major international airlines.
Contact:
Ana Aeroportos de Portugal
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By Bus
From Ericeira
See Time TableFrom Mafra
See Time TableFrom Cascais
See Time Table 403; 417From Oeiras
See Time Table 467
