Local Information
Travel, venue area and practical tips for your stay in Sintra.
Getting to Sintra
Sintra sits about 30 km west of Lisbon, in the foothills of the Serra de Sintra. Lisbon Airport (LIS) is the main international gateway; train, taxi and shuttle services connect the airport to Sintra in roughly 45 minutes.
From Lisbon airport
Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) is approximately 35 km from the venue — about a 40-minute drive depending on traffic.
Train options
Frequent trains connect central Lisbon to Sintra station; the venue is a short taxi ride from the station.
Taxi & ride-share
Taxis and ride-share services (Uber, Bolt, FreeNow) operate at the airport and across the Lisbon metropolitan area.
Venue & Area
Penha Longa Resort
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Linhó, 2714-511 Sintra, Portugal. Set within a historic estate in the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park.
Weather & what to bring
Late June and early July in Sintra are typically warm and sunny, with daytime temperatures around 24–28 °C and cooler evenings. Light layers and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Emergency & useful numbers
- European emergency
- 112
- Forum info line
- +49 (0)172 5790168
- Venue reception
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- Local taxi
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Local tips
- Dining: Sintra's old town and Cascais offer a wide range of restaurants — reservations are recommended in the evening.
- Timing: Lunch is typically served 12:30–15:00 and dinner from 19:30 onwards.
- Etiquette: A modest dress code is appropriate at most restaurants in the area.
- Currency: Euro (EUR); cards are widely accepted, but small cash is useful for taxis and markets.