National Palace of Pena and Chalet of the Countess of Edla

The Palace of Pena and its surrounding Park, where the Chalet of the Countess of Edla is also located, in the Sintra hills, are the result of the creative genius of King Ferdinand II. The Manueline and Moorish architectural references of the Palace, and the Alpine architectural influences of the Chalet, together with the Park of Pena with a forest of lush gardens with more than five hundred tree species, make this complex the maximum exponent of the 19th century romanticism in Portugal.

HOW TO REACH

On foot
There are hicking trails signposted between the historic centre and the National Palace of Pena.
– Santa Maria Trail (Casa INFO > Moorish Castle/Pena; 1770 metres, 1 hour)
– Lapa Trail (Casa INFO > Pena; 1450 metres, 45 minutes)
– Seteais Trail (Seteais > Pena/Moorish Castle; 2410 metres, 1½ hours)
– Vila Sassetti Trail (Historic Centre/Largo Ferreira de Castro > Pena/Moorish Castle; 1850 metrres, 45 minutes)

By car
If driving to Sintra, take the IC19 (from Lisbon), IC30 (from Mafra) or EN9 (turning off the A5 motorway to Cascais).
n the accesses to this monument, the traffic in private vehicles is restricted. It is recommended to use the pedestrian routes or public transport, available from the train station, the historic center or the various car parks on the outskirts of Sintra town.

GPS coordinates
38º 47’ 16.45” N 9º 23’ 15.35” W

Public transportation
Lisbon > Sintra
By train (CP) – Take the Sintra Line
Departure stations:
• Estação do Oriente
• Estação do Rossio
• Estação de Entrecampos

Sintra (historic centre) > National Palace of Pena
By bus (Scotturb)
• From Sintra Train Station – Pena Circuit
From Sintra, take Scotturb bus No. 434, which runs from the railway station to the Palace of Pena.

ADMISSION

Opening Times
Park
9am – 7pm, last admission 6pm
Palace
9:30am – 6:30pm, last admission 6pm

Prices (15% online discount if purchased at least 3 days in advance)
Palace and Park (including the Chalet of the Countess of Edla)
Adult (18 – 64 yrs) – 20€
Youth (6 – 17 yrs) – 18€
Senior (> 65 yrs) – 18€
Child (< 6yrs) - Free
Family (2 adults + 2 youths) – 65€

Park (including the Chalet of the Countess of Edla)
Adult (18 – 64 yrs) – 10€
Youth (6 – 17 yrs) – 9€
Senior (> 65 yrs) – 9€
Child (< 6 yrs) - Free
Family (2 adults + 2 youths) – 35€

Hop On Hop Off – tour route in the Park of Pena: included in the entrance ticket