We will be in Sintra for two days in early October 2022. We are savvy to the crowd issues that we will need to manage when visiting Pena Palace, in particular. Does anyone have advice/reviews/feedback on eating, if necessary, at the cafes/cafeterias at Moorish Castle and/or Pena Palace? We know some of the locations still seem temporarily closed. Wondering, in particular, if any locations are more manageable/accessible for a quick bite. Does Moorish Castle have much to offer? I saw one posting on TripAdvisor suggesting it’s just vending machines.
Posted by
NM, USA
911 posts
I asked a similar question several weeks ago and didn't get reassuring response. Rick Steves advice is pack a picnic lunch which will probably be out choice. Maybe hit a bakery on the way to the train for sandwiches. We always pack an insulated lunch bag for travel.
Posted by
San Francisco
191 posts
The cafe line at the Peña palace was painfully slow so be aware.
Posted by
OP
8 posts
Thank for for the replies! Very helpful.