Quinta da Ribafria, Sintra: Photos, Reviews & Location

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#12 of 12 Tourist attractions in Sintra #4 of 4 Gardens in Sintra

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.40

2.7 km from the center of Sintra

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5 ★60%
4 ★29%
3 ★8%
2 ★2%
1 ★1%

Estr. Várzea, 2710-403 Sintra, Portugal

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+351 21 910 6650

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What is the rating of Quinta da Ribafria?: Quinta da Ribafria is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 1,093 reviews.
How does Quinta da Ribafria rank in Sintra?: Quinta da Ribafria is #12 of 12 Tourist attractions in Sintra by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Quinta da Ribafria located?: Estr. Várzea, 2710-403 Sintra, Portugal — 2.7 km from the center of Sintra.
How can I contact Quinta da Ribafria?: Phone: +351 21 910 6650 · Website: cultursintra.pt

Reviews (8)

Inês Ferreira-Norman 2023 Nov 10

At the moment there are lots of building works so I wasn't able to see it in all its splendor. Beautiful gardens but only one part of the building was accessible. No cafe or amenities available either. The best part is that it's linked to the green highway walk that links it to the town.

Chandan Mmh 2023 Oct 21

Around 1600, it was built by one of King's staff now curated by Sintra municipality. It was a nice place to spend the weekend

Sara Villegas 2023 Sep 15

We went there with a 1 year old and he was happy running and playing around. It was a parking area so it is easy to go.

Oleh Shpytko 2023 Aug 19

Some of the Google photos are quite old. The palace is fully reconstructed and even despite the fact that it is a private property, you can enter there for free. There is a playground for children and a large park. I recommend to visit it.

Pedro Melo 2023 Aug 06

Beautiful place for a walk. It has very old trees in the gardens like huge sequoias , one of them does a tent like effect.

Susan Ramos 2023 Jun 05

It is an outdoor park, art museum of sorts, outdoor venue, which does not charge to enter. It is used for music events, srt shows, camping, school functions... It was pleasant to walk through and just take in the splendor of nature, the art exhibit, see kids enjoy a mini concert.....simply enjoy the outdoors

Worum Ferenc 2023 Apr 25

Perfect for a weekend stroll, kid friendly, nice atmosphere, recently renovated buildings.

احمد محمد 2022 Oct 29

📍 Quinta da Ribafria
Of the imposing construction, the highlight is a 17th century tower that, according to legend, served “so that the owner of Ribafria could see Penha Verde, which belonged to him, as a descendant of the founder D. João de Castro” from there . At the west angle is the Ribafria shield carved in stone and in the gardens a large tank, in whose waters it is possible to see the facade of the building and a magnificent cistern, with a vast room with its ashlar vault supported by arches and columns of eternal solidity.
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Of the imposing construction, the highlight is a 17th century tower that, according to legend, served “so that the owner of Ribafria could see Penha Verde, which belonged to him, as a descendant of the founder D. João de Castro” from there. At the west angle is the Ribafria shield carved in stone and in the gardens a large tank, in whose waters it is possible to see the facade of the building and a magnificent cistern, with a vast room with its ashlar vault supported by arches and columns of eternal solidity.
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