Lisbon - Day 6, O Pucaro Restaurant

Finding a dining spot along the coast on the May 1 holiday can be a challenge. Several places were full with long waits as locals enjoyed their time with friends and family. Our guide Fililpe took us to O Purcaro restaurant off the N247 (http://www.restauranteopucaro.pt). The grilled cod fish was delicious. A perfect day for to drink a beer under the pine trees and relax. Nice.

Lisbon - Day 6, Portugal Coast

We decided to escape the crowds of Sintra with Filipe our guide and drive over to the coastline of Portugal as we travel home to Lisbon. 

Train from Sintra to Portugal's coast

Azenhas do Mar

Praia das Macas (Apple Beach)

Adraga Beach

Cabo Da Roca - the western-most point of Europe

Rio Da Mula

Lisbon - Day 6, Palace of Pena

The Palace of Pena (www.parquesdesintra.pt) is from the 19th century and a fascinating combination of whimsical buildings that will remind you of Disneyland. It was constructed by Don Fernando II and Dona Maria II (Queen of Portugal). 

Manueline Cloisters

Studio with canvases painted by Don Carlos

Nearby Moorish Castle

Kitchen

Nearby Moorish Castle

Chapel

Lisbon - Day 6, Sintra

Today is May 1 and a holiday in Portugal so we are off to the touristy town of Sintra located west of Lisbon towards the coast. Sintra is a popular place so make plans to arrive early to beat some of the crowds. We started our day with a visit to the National Palace of Sintra. Despite the tour groups and organized guides - we enjoyed visiting the small rooms of the palace and seeing some of the best ceramic tiles from Portugal. 

View of Sintra

National Palace of Sintra with its unmistakable kitchen chimneys 

Ceiling of Magpie Room

Ceiling of Galley Room

Heraldry Room

Priest's Room

Kitchen

Manueline Room