Sintra Full-Day E-Bike Rental with GPS: Palaces & Azenhas do Mar

Sintra is best discovered on two wheels, and our e-bikes make the hills effortless. Skip the tour buses and tuk-tuk queues. Take the train from Lisbon, walk 3 minutes from Sintra station to our shop, and your e-bike is waiting. You set the pace and choose the stops. Our GPS app guides you with spoken directions and a map of points of interest. Ride through Sintra’s World Heritage landscape: the historic centre, Quinta da Regaleira and Monserrate, then through the vineyards of Colares and Janas to Azenhas do Mar, white houses on Atlantic cliffs. Stop for fresh fish with an ocean view, then return past the Capuchos Convent, the Moorish Castle and Pena Palace. Visit the monuments you like most, or enjoy them from outside. It’s your day. Helmet, lock, phone holder, power bank with cables and assistance are included. Run by Sintra locals who know every back road.

1. 1

   Sintra National Palace

   20 min

   O Palácio Nacional de Sintra, também conhecido como Palácio da Vila, localiza-se na freguesia de São Martinho, na vila de Sintra, Distrito de Lisboa, em Portugal. Foi um dos Palácios Reais e hoje é propriedade do Estado Português, que o utiliza para fins turísticos e culturais. De implantação urbana, a sua construção iniciou-se no século XV, embora tenha sido aproveitada uma antiga construção da época muçulmana. Apresenta características de arquitetura medieval, gótica, manuelina, renascentista e romântica. É considerado um exemplo de arquitetura orgânica, de conjunto de corpos aparentemente separados, mas que fazem parte de um todo articulado entre si, através de pátios, escadas, corredores e galerias. O Palácio foi utilizado pela Família Real Portuguesa praticamente até ao final da Monarquia, em 1910. Foi aqui que D. Manuel recebeu a notícia da descoberta do Brasil, foi aqui que nasceu e morreu D. Afonso V, foi aqui que foi encarcerado D. Afonso VI, foi aqui que D. João II foi tornado rei.

2. 2

   Quinta da Regaleira

   2 hours

   Quinta da Regaleira is a quinta located near the historic center of Sintra, Portugal. It is classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO within the "Cultural Landscape of Sintra". Along with the other palaces in the area such as the Quinta do Relógio, Pena, Monserrate and Seteais palaces, it is considered one of the principal tourist attractions of Sintra. The property consists of a romantic palace and chapel, and a luxurious park that features lakes, grottoes, wells, benches, fountains, and a vast array of exquisite constructions. The palace is also known as "The Palace of Monteiro the Millionaire", which is based on the nickname of its best known former owner, António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro. The palace was designed by the italian architect Luigi Manini.

3. 3

   Parque e Palacio de Monserrate

   Pass by

   According to legend, there was a chapel dedicated to Virgin Mary built by Afonso Henriques after the reconquest of Sintra (circa 1093). On its ruins another chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Monserrate was constructed on the top of the hill in 1540.[2] The estate was then owned by Hospital Real de Todos os Santos, Lisbon. In the 17th century possession of the property was taken by the Mello e Castro family but after the 1755 Lisbon earthquake the farmhouse became unlivable.[3]

4. 4

   Azenhas do Mar

   1 hour

   After Monserrate, ride through the countryside and the traditional villages of Colares, known for its vineyards and historic wine, and Janas, with its unique round chapel. Your destination is Azenhas do Mar, a postcard village of white houses perched on the cliffs above the Atlantic. Take in the ocean views, walk down to the natural sea pool and enjoy fresh fish at one of the local restaurants before riding back to Sintra.

5. 5

   Convento dos Capuchos

   1 hour

   On the way back, climb into the Sintra forest to the Convent of the Capuchos, a tiny 16th-century Franciscan monastery hidden among moss-covered boulders. Its narrow cells and doorways are lined with cork, showing the simple and humble life of the monks who lived here. A peaceful contrast to Sintra’s grand palaces. Admire it from the road or buy a ticket to explore inside.

6. 6

   Castelo dos Mouros

   1 hour

   Ride up the Sintra hills to the Moorish Castle, a medieval fortress first built by the Moors around the 9th century. Its stone walls snake along the mountain ridge, offering some of the best panoramic views in Sintra, over Pena Palace, the town and all the way to the Atlantic. Admire it from outside or buy a ticket to walk along the walls at your own pace.

7. 7

   Park and National Palace of Pena

   2 hours

   End the day at the Park and National Palace of Pena, the colourful red and yellow palace on top of the Sintra hills and the most famous symbol of Portugal’s Romanticism. Built in the 19th century by King Ferdinand II, it mixes Gothic, Moorish and Manueline styles. Admire it from the park or buy a ticket to visit the palace and its gardens, then enjoy an easy downhill ride back to our shop in Sintra.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Not recommended for participants who aren't comfortable with riding bicycles in a hilly area
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.