Casa Piriquita
A historic pastry shop opened in 1862, the birthplace of Sintra's specialties, the "pillow pastries" and cheese tarts. It is practically a must-visit for tourists.
Casa Piriquita is Sintra's most famous old-established pastry shop. It is known for its "travesseiros" (pillow pastries), flaky layered pastry filled with almond and egg yolk, and for traditional Queijadas de Sintra (Sintra cheese tarts), whose recipe is said to date back to the royal era. The shop is on the old town slope near the National Palace. There is always a queue, but you can take your purchases away. Next door, the sister branch Piriquita II helps ease the crowds. It is usually closed on Wednesdays and open about 08:00–20:00, so going early in the morning or in the afternoon is recommended.
Opening hours
About 08:00–20:00, closed Wed (check with the shop)
Nearby sights
- Sintra Historic Centre
- Sintra National Palace
- Pena Palace, Sintra
- Castle of the Moors
- Biester Palace
- Quinta da Regaleira
- Seteais Palace
- Sintra Tram