IN THE MOOD FOR SINTRA | Best Places to Visit in Portugal (Travel Guide 2020)

During his sojourn in Portugal, Lord Byron, English poet and leading figure of the 18th-century Romantic movement, once likened Sintra to "Elysium's gates". And it's not far from the truth, as those who have visited and lived on these mountains would certainly attest. It's no wonder many have fallen in love with Sintra - kings, queens, viscounts, merchants, monks, templar knights, poets and artists such as Byron himself, Hans Christian Andersen, Christopher Isherwood, the Portuguese epic poet Luís de Camões and plenty more of his ilk.
Sintra never fails to captivate me. Whenever I venture into this Portuguese town, just 30 minutes ride from Lisbon, I'm always enthralled by the majesty of this place, where history, nature and magic exist in such harmony. Honestly, it's one of the best places to visit in Portugal. I've already created a hiking video in Sintra, but I've always wanted to create a travel documentary that offers a soulful ode to the magnificent Mountains of the Moon, its dreamy palaces, magical castles, romantic nature trails, swoon-worthy gardens, and above all, that evergreen splendour of nature the surround it. I feel it would be the perfect travel guide for anyone who wants to explore. Not to mention, the stunning coastline at the Atlantic side of the Portuguese peninsula.
In a time when not many visitors are around, Sintra has somehow restored itself into what it was supposed to be - a nature retreat. A refuge to nature lovers, a sanctuary for romantic artists, poets, thinkers, painters and mystical souls who delve deeper into Sintra's everlasting spirit and reassuring serene embrace. I've been here so many times, but I couldn't remember the town and the mountains this peaceful, and I was able to enjoy exploring the palaces, grounds and walking trails in utter calm serenity. Go deeper into its long, inexorable history, listen intently to the sounds of the forest, and then wax lyrical over its sublime views over the mountains.
Come and take the journey with me to help you get IN THE MOOD FOR SINTRA. ✨ This will be one of your most memorable travel stories; it's time to Visit Sintra!
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An immense THANK YOU to Sintra Marmòris Palace Hotel and Restaurante Azenhas do Mar for having me in Sintra, and taking part on this episode! Very grateful for the support and extremely glad to feature you in this documentary. You make Sintra an even better place.
⭐ Sintra Marmòris Palace Hotel: www.sintramarmoris.com/
⭐ Restaurante Azenhas do Mar: azenhasdomar.com/
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JANZ is a filmmaker, editor, animator and digital content creator, with over a decade of experience in London, working with video reels, media highlights and animations for clients around the world. He now runs a video business based in Lisbon, Portugal, and the creator of the KZbin lifestyle series called IN THE MOOD FOR LIFE.
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IN THE MOOD FOR PORTO: EPISODE TWO // • IN THE MOOD FOR PORTO:...
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[@inthemoodforlife_official]

This was such a delightful video to work on, especially that I haven’t seen Sintra this empty! You could literally take in all of that majesty of the place without being crowded. Thank you all for watching this episode, and hope you enjoyed and got you In The Mood for Sintra! Here’s a few timestamps for places and names: 01:59 - Sintra Marmòris Palace Hotel 04:07 - National Palace of Sintra 04:16 - Sintra, or Suntria, as known in its medieval name 04:24 - Serra da Sintra, The Holy Mountain, or The Mountains of the Moon 04:29 - Cruz Alta 04:37 - Castelo dos Mouros, Castle of the Moors 04:56 - First King of Portugal, King Afonso Henriques 05:25 - Palácio da Pena 05:37 - King Fernando II, or King Ferdinand II of Germany’s House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha 06:12 - Parque da Pena 06:27 - Quinta da Regaleira 06:44 - António Augusto Carvalho Monteiro 07:09 - The Initiation Well 07:30 - Palácio de Monserrate 08:30 - Azenhas do Mar, Colares, Sintra 08:43 - Restaurante Azenhas do Mar

[@Ash-ls3kv]

What was the music you used for this video I loved it ?

[@pedman854]

Stunning! Absolutely stunning! Scenarios, music and words! Perfect blend of what Sintra really is: a cultural pot of emotions mixed over centuries. Definitely I will forward this video to my foreign friends whenever Sintra comes about! Thank you for your stunning videos and showing a bit of what we were and are!

[@jaxwylde2139]

Was in Portugal for two glorious weeks in 2015, and spent one day in Sintra near the end of our trip. I wish I had spent a full week in Sintra as there is so much to see and experience. It's difficult to describe to someone except to say that it's like walking through a fairly tale. Thanks for putting this excellent video together, and rekindling my desire to go back to Portugal and spend more time exploring the wonders of this truly magical place.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you for the wonderful message! And really glad this video has rekindled your interest in going back to Sintra again. The most number of days I've stayed in Sintra is 3 days, I would like to go back there and stay for a week. It's also a great place for hiking!

[@Alexandre-cr2if]

The best video I've ever seen about Sintra, content and image quality. Very good!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

That makes me so happy to hear that! Thank you, and great that you love this Sintra video. 😁

[@josechantredesousa1842]

Janz, I'm Portuguese, and fortunatly, I had the luck to have Sintra near my house, 15 minutes away. I live in Oeiras. I would like to thank you for this wonderfull video!!... Sintra, is REALLY a special place!!!...

[@anabengalinha4049]

Tems um "olho" muito apurado e certamente fazes parte do meu (nosso) pais ,sobretudo pela poesia que emana destes teus videos. Obrigada

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Muito obrigado, Ana. Estou apaixonada por Portugal, e como podem ver nos meus vídeos, há muita poesia neste país. E mais do que feliz em capturá-los e compartilhá-los com o mundo.💕

[@user-dd3re2ue8p]

Such a beautiful place.Thanks to your videos that I'm into Portugal more. A few years ago, I have been to Portugal. I would love to visit again. It one of my dreams.

[@micahdavid9557]

My favorite town on the planet!

[@ZInaNMooner]

Great video. You manage to show my village in an amazing way. I feel very fortunate to have born and grownup there. Many nights passed in the Mouros Castle on the top tower just chilling out bathed by the full moon, jumping the walls to spend the nights exploring Quinta da Regaleira when there was little to do in the village once all the tourist were gone. Thank you for making this video about the magic place that is Sintra.

[@MIsabelSActub]

Now this is what I call "well researched." All your videos are so well executed and rigorously researched. The narration is one huge bonus. Thank you, Janz!

[@msgratolie]

Truly a masterpiece! Everything is perfect, the photography, the attention to detail, the editing, the music... and the respect you have for your subject, absolutely admirable. It shows you made your research and taught me things that I as a Portuguese, didn't know. I can't wait to visit Sintra in my next trip to Portugal next year. Thank you so much, Janz! Subscribing and going to watch your other videos. Greetings from a Portuguese living in London.

[@andrewmccurdy6269]

Incredible. So lush and beautifully shot. Thank you I plan to go here with my daughters in August

[@selinvarol6327]

oh how I miss it there my dear friend! you captured the feeling! beyond the exquisite

[@smasheyez4975]

I'm so excited to visit Sintra!!! Great Video thank you!

[@JenShea]

Beautiful, beautiful video. I love Sintra and you captured it’s it’s magic! Quinta da Regaleira was my favourite place... I am so intrigued by the history... and those passageways! I’d visit over and over. In fact, when I’m living there I will be eagerly waiting for guests just so I can take them to Sintra! Janz, I envy you being able to explore without the tourists. What I wouldn’t do to be able to be in Europe now... but must tie things up, here in Canada, before I head over permanently. Obrigada Janz! Fantastic video!

[@brizzle3903]

This video was so well put together my gawd! You should’ve won some sort of an award for this masterpiece, the music, the angles, the cinematic vibes are all phenomenal I can’t wait to see Sintra in person this May

[@marcosmayorga8566]

Same can’t wait. I’ll be there in may as well

[@brizzle3903]

@@marcosmayorga8566 nice! I’m going the end of May from the 20th-27th

[@theresemascardo2198]

Insanely inspiring and epic as always Janz! You showcased Sintra and it’s best palaces so well. Thanks for sharing!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you soooo much! I can't help but use epic music, as Sintra exudes so much epicness and romanticism. It's been such a pleasure creating this video, and thank you so much for appreciating it! 💖

[@b.f.2504]

I absolutely LOVE every single one of your Portugal Videos! It's by far my favorite country! You're so talented and such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing your great work! Sending you lots of greetings from Vienna :-)

[@mariadionisiodionisio3062]

Beautiful beautiful thanks for sharing your wonderful blessing vacation Portugal 🇵🇹 💝💝💝💝

[@stupor_mundi]

Wonderful homage to Sintra

[@luisv8431]

Oficial guide to Sintra, some facts I already knew others are new, thanks again for the awesome job

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, Luis! Always a delight to see your comments. And as you know, I'm only sharing what I know, read and found out about Sintra, and also my perspective and mood for the place.🙏

[@luisv8431]

@@inthemoodforlife_official I only been there once, still many places to check in future returns, the Hotel was quite amazing. It is quite a remarkable job you a many other Vloggers are doing promoting the world we live in the best way, and Portugal have to thank you too.

[@passiondiverone2752]

Epic video and gorgeous footage♥️ Thanks for sharing … I’m planning a trip to Sintra in Spring 2023 and so excited !

[@brizzle3903]

You’re going to love it! I went and had the best time ever, it’s incredible to see in person

[@grandmasterjo1]

Absolutely professional and perfect. The best places to see and the nicest places to stay... if you’re rich 🤑 enough 🤣🤣 Class 👌👌👌

[@FindyourHomeinPortugal]

You truly captured the magic of Sintra, love your videos, you are the best! Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@joannealmeida7732]

I should say this is so far the BEST video of Sintra I've seen for years! Thank you for this amazing video! I am blessed to live in this paradise❤

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Appreciate that very much! Sintra is one of my favourite places ever, so it's my real pleasure to showcase this magical town. ⭐

[@arslanhashmi3103]

Very beautiful video! Love from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much! Wishing you well, and regards from Portugal 🧡

[@stephenhampson1577]

Having been there myself, there was more of it that I didn't see and you captured it and made me want to go back. Thanks and enjoy your videos of Portugal 😁

[@diogonascimento1720]

I live just next to the national Palace, and i feel so fortunate to live in Sintra! Even taking out the trash becomes this videogame quest, with all of the views! I gotta say, as someone who knows my land, your video captures really well the scenery of Sintra, i think in terms of image its one of the best out there! And if you are like me (who likes quiet places), next time visit Anta de Adrenunes (you wont be disapointed) its a well guarded locals secret! :)

[@myrasavage786]

Amazing video about Sintra! I feel like being with you in Sintra whilst watching your video and I am in UK. It’s simply magical! You certainly captured me into the mood for Life! 🎊🎉

[@TalktheStreets]

This is a MASTERPIECE. You are an inspiration!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you soooo much! That means a lot, coming from another video creator. 😉✨ Hope someday we'll collaborate for a video!

[@jsilvamaintenance]

Sintra is from another world !

[@agostini666]

excellent video and thank you for making such a nice work to Portugal.

[@ReturnOfMackk]

Very inspiring Janz! Has got to be on the best travel series I have seen on KZbin. Keep up the good work.

[@Paivabajoti]

I’m Portuguese and loved this video! Thanks

[@desertbluesplaylist7550]

Stunning visuals and wonderful narrative - beautiful work ❤

[@paul.uk9913]

Amazing video! 👍

[@jorgeamador9407]

Beautiful, beautiful. Thanks

[@harry19841218]

Oh wow, words cannot describe how much I am in awe of your visuals and words. Absolutely adore your work!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much 😀I adore this message!

[@filipealmeida747]

Once again an amazing video. What a great script, scenes, edits, music, everything. You're amazing at what you do!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, Filipe! Very grateful for your appreciation! I try my best to harmonise script, visuals, music, to achieve that mood of the place. 😊 I suppose you'd call it my brand style now. 😁

[@mdgeorge4993]

I'm going there in 3 weeks and you have set it up wonderfully...many thanks for posting

[@jorgevieira4489]

You are the best thank you for showing our country this way i wish you happiness here

[@martz3606]

Tudo perfeito.... Adorei

[@roxananasturas]

great job. I moved to Portugal last year and I felt exactly the same about Sintra. Pure magic.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Hope you're settling down well in Portugal. You're right, Sintra is absolute magic, and such a special place. There's no place like it.

[@lolalimeta7785]

I’ve watched tons of video about Sintra, yours is the best video. I’m sharing it in my FB, i hope it’s ok. What a wonderful work you did.

[@ronanvpcoelho3480]

Excelente matéria! Amei Sintra com seu clima e atrações. Espero ter a felicidade de poder conhecê-la um dia. Linda Sintra!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Muito obrigado!

[@elsasantos5265]

I like Sintra very much!I go there to clean my energie!You made it even more interesting.Well done!⚘

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Live Sintra, too! Love to frequent this magical town and mountains

[@JenShea]

Can’t wait!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

I can't wait for you to see this! I've been wanting to make this video for a long, long time. Ever since I first stepped on Sintra, I wanted to create a travel documentary.

[@JenShea]

@@inthemoodforlife_official You are a terrific visual story-teller and pair that with an amazing place, it will be video gold!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

@@JenShea You are very kind! And those are words I will treasure, thank you. I hope you enjoy this episode!

[@ramunev.3133]

So excited!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

😁😁😁 The anticipation is building up.

[@devdeepguhavideos]

Majestic visuals!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, Dev! Incredibly happy you enjoyed this.

[@luisramos1609]

Amazing video!!

[@parthdesai308]

you're voice is soo soothing. Love it!

[@lilarodrigues2698]

Still one of my favourite videos to revisit. ❤

[@fernandespaulo7235]

Best video for Sintra, great work, just missing my favorite one "The Convent of Capuchos" (next time don't missed).

[@TerreDiceGames]

Great video! We'd love to go!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you, and hope someday!

[@FoodHuntress00]

Good job on editing and videography!

[@tahakasab5266]

I can't wait to be there in two weeks 🤣😊

[@MikaKotikoski]

Cinematographically excellent. Plz, pay attention to the sound balance tho... The music overwhelms your narration.

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much for this feedback! Appreciate it. I'm always excited for the music. Maybe I should release versions without my narration 🙈

[@jorgeoliveira1446]

Hi there Janz! Love your videos. I'm Portuguese and very consciouse that Palácio da Pena was build circa 30 years before Bavaria's Neuschwanstein Castle.

[@X_explorer]

Good video!

[@kattalania8953]

Mesmerizing, you did a very good job🧡

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thank you so much! Although, to be fair, Sintra is already mesmerising to begin with! Such a beautiful place 😍

[@kattalania8953]

@@inthemoodforlife_official Sometimes only one video is enough to click the subscribe button, yours is few of them☺️

[@marciobonfiglioli]

Congrats on the quality of the video and it’s inviting appeal!

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

Thanks a lot, Mario! Very happy to hear you are captivated by this Sintra video!

[@marciobonfiglioli]

Janz Anton-Iago it is Marcio, a somehow different name too! All the best

[@inthemoodforlife_official]

@@marciobonfiglioli ah, I'm sorry! It's missing a C! Thanks again, Marcio. Got that right now. 😊🎉

[@marciobonfiglioli]

Janz Anton-Iago sim ! Agora sim ! Grande abraço

[@JocarShorts]

Nice editing 👍

[@ToribioNunes]

Incrível as imagens, com sequências didáticas e deslumbrantes, posso compartilhar?

[@SoniaPortinha]

Love my birth place 💖

[@klausi6483]

I love this video. It alone is enough reason to subscribe. And has anyone told you your voice sounds just like Jude Law?

[@agostini666]

Also, would love to see a video about Cascais

[@muttakinc2281]

Honestly this is the most beautiful video to promote such a mystical wonder of the world. The cinematography and your voice, script was perfect! I will be going next week and this video makes me so excited to go out and discover it. I hope everything I will be allowed to roam around during the pandemic. I suppose the experience will be once in a lifetime as it won’t be as packed full of people and can be peacefully enjoyed.

[@Jessica-zt7oh]

Hi! Your fantastic videos are definitely getting me in the mood to travel to Portugal! Which we will do next month. When did you go to Sintra? What month was this? The weather looks amazing but I wonder why there are no crowds. Can we go to Pena, Quinta, Monserrat and Azenhas do Mar in one day trip from Lisbon? Thanks!!

[@bootscobler5940]

You got me staying at Marmoris for two nights. Do you think that’s good? I wanna take my time there. Can you recommend restaurants besides the last one you went? Was there a restaurant in town worth going? Thanks again. I binged on your vids. But would it be possible to put captions in your videos?

[@TRUTHRULES777]

💜💜💜

[@nicolemurray2305]

Wonderful! I will be visiting Sintra in May. What time of year was this filmed?

[@jasonoppong4874]

where you able to fly a drone at sintra?

[@gailcaraan3208]

Im talking to an amazing Portuguese Man who lives here ☺💚💚

[@jorgemaui75]

Sory i,m late.but i like.

[@Fatatua]

Well done but too much hotel and not enough ocean.✌💐

[@evan.iraheta]

Why did you decide to live in Portugal?

[@Wee_Catalyst]

Hello! I want to love your videos but could you please adjust your sound mixing? Your music is so much louder than your voice audio and I missed most of what you said before I turned on the subtitles-but then I’m reading instead of looking at the beautiful footage :/ Also, the volume range is way too wide and when you stop talking and turn up the music I feel the need to lower the volume. Then you talk and I can’t hear anything you’re saying so I turn it up and then my eardrums get blasted I almost didn’t finish the video because it was so frustrating 😬 But I want to keep watching-is this something that could change? (I realize this video is a year old)