Sintra
City in Lisbon, Portugal
Overview
Sintra, perched in the wooded hills west of Lisbon, is renowned for its fairytale palaces, romantic gardens, and mysterious atmosphere. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city draws visitors with its natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Lisbon
Population
385,606
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.84°, -9.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$2,008
Local Cost
$1,162
Local Income
$1,100
Cashless
65
English
65
Temperature
16.0°C
Summer Avg
19.9°C
Winter Avg
11.8°C
Record High
36.3°C
Record Low
0.0°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
574 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CAT
Distance
12 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped15 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 15 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.