Portugal, Estremadura, Sintra, Detail of azulejo tiles on Fonte da Pipa or fountain of Casks.

Portugal, Estremadura, Sintra, Fonte da Pipa or Fountain of Casks.

Portugal, Estremadura, Sintra, Fonte da Pipa or Fountain of Casks.

Portugal, Estremadura, Sintra, Cafe & bakery shop front display.

Portugal, Estremadura, Sintra, Mosaic paved alley way.

The Royal Palace. Palacio Nacional de Sintra. Conical chimneys rising above palace seen through trees against a blue sky

Colourful Palacio Da Pena seen through an archway

Palacio de Pena courtyard showing eclectic architectural style dating from 19th century.

Palacio Nacional de Sintra facade and huge conical chimneys above dating from the 14th century.

Aerial view looking down on the town and Palacio Nacional de Sintra.

Pena Palace

Pena Palace view from over surrounding country side gardens in foreground