By booking this ticket to the gardens of the Pena Park, you'll have the chance to discover this true gem of 19th-century Romantic landscape design. Ready to explore this magical park surrounding Sintra's most famous palace?
Gardens of the Pena Park
The gardens of the Pena Palace, also known as the Pena Park, are the perfect place for nature lovers. This giant and magical 210-acre (85-hectare) wooded site can boast of being the most important arboretum in Portugal.
With this ticket, you'll have the opportunity to access this park. filled with trails and many attractions. Designed by King Ferdinand II in the 19th century in the Romantic style, the Pena Park features endless mysterious paths, hidden lakes, and plants brought over from all over the world.
During your visit, you can discover the gardens at your own pace. Among its various tourist attractions, the most famous spots you can't miss in the Pena Park are:
- Valley of the Lakes: in this lower area, you'll find five interconnected lakes that run through a valley to the west of the palace. Here, you can see the Fonte dos Passarinhos and the famous little houses built for the ducks, two miniature stone castles situated within the lakes.
- Chalet of the Countess of Edla: this Alpine-style house is one of the greatest treasures of the Pena Park. This chalet is built with wood and cord, and has its own private garden.
- Cruz Alta: this is the highest part of the gardens. There, you'll find a stone cross that offers the best views of the palace and the natural landscape surrounding Sintra.
- Greenhouse and Camélia Gardens: in this part of the park, you'll find a corner full of exotic flowers and Asian plants.
- Warrior Statue: this is a sculpture of a stone warrior in medieval armor, standing guard over the Pena Palace. This statue, perched on a granite outcrop, is one of the most mysterious figures in Pena Park. Did you know that it's believed to represent King Ferdinand II?
Plus, with the ticket to the gardens, you can access the terraces of the Pena Palace, the kitchens, and the chapel. However, it does not grant access to the interior of its royal chambers.
How Long Does It Take to Visit the Gardens?
As this is a large park, exploring the gardens of the Pena Park fully can take between 3 and 4 hours. However, this time depends on how much you want to spend in the park, as you could enjoy a 30-minute stroll or a 4-hour one.
Opening Times
- Gardens of the Pena Palace: opens daily from 9 am to 7 pm (final admission is at 6 pm)
- Chalet of the Countess of Edla: opens daily from 9 am to 5:30 pm (final admission is at 5 pm)
Children Under 6
Children under 6 do not have to pay for a ticket, but when they arrive at the entrance of the gardens of the Pena Palace, they must head to the ticket booth to pick up their ticket.
Pena Palace Tickets
If you want to complete your visit to the gardens, you can book a ticket to the Pena Palace.