It was the day of the wedding, but we had some time in the morning to go see what Sintra had to offer. We grabbed a quick breakfast at the resort and headed out to see the Quinta da Regaleira.
Quinta da Regaleira
Quinta da Regaleira is a palace that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There is so much to see at this site including lakes, grottos, wells, fountains, gardens, and a palace. The estate sits on about 4 hectares of land that is filled with trees and footpaths.
Fireplace in the dining room
The living room
Portal of the Guardians
Looking down the Initiation Well
The Initiation Wells are two wells that that resemble underground towers. A winding staircase leads down to underground tunnels and the wells were used for secretive initiation ceremonies.
Initiation Well
Initiation Well
The system of tunnels have multiple entry points that connect the lower entrance of the Initiation Well and the Waterfall.
Lake of the Waterfall
Lake of the Waterfall
Lake of the Waterfall
The top of the Unfinished Well
Unfinished Well
Unfinished Well
Unfinished Well
Looking up the Unfinished Well
Regaleira Tower
You can see the Castelo dos Mouros in the distance
Fountain of Regaleira