We spent 2 weeks in Portugal. The best stop on our whole trip was a fairy-tale-like town just outside of Lisbon.

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Sintra and its landmarks felt worlds away from the bustling streets of Lisbon, and this day trip was a perfect break from the city's fast pace. Timothy MooreSintra is a popular day-trip destination from Lisbon, Portugal, and it was easy for us to see why. In just one day, we were able to explore a palace, an old castle, and a fairy-tale-like estate.