Sintra is the Romantic place in Portugal. Inlaid in the foothills to the north of the Sintra range, it is a wonderful mosaic of intertwining constructions half-hidden in the thick woods and the massive boulders. Sintra constitutes a microclimate, and it is much more humid that anywhere else in the Lisbon area. The mountain range and the proximity to the sea make it a very breezy and cool area, and that is the reason why it soon became a favourite summer spot for the royal Portuguese family, ever since the first dynasty. The whole village is enthralling, from the tiniest corner to the most exuberant of palaces.