Cruz Alta (Pena Park)
Cruz Alta
A stone-cross viewpoint at the highest point of the Sintra range (about 529 m), with panoramic views of Pena Palace, the Atlantic coast and the direction of Lisbon.
The Cruz Alta stands at the highest point of the Sintra range, inside Pena Park, at about 529 metres above sea level. The original cross dates to the 16th century; the present one is a 19th-century replica. It is one of the best angles for photographing Pena Palace perched on the ridge. On clear days you can see the Cabo da Roca coastline and the Tagus estuary. A Pena Park ticket is required to enter. It is a 20–30 minute uphill walk from Pena Palace along forest paths. The summit is windy, and on foggy days you can barely see anything.
Opening hours
Follows Pena Park hours, about 09:30–19:00
Nearby sights
- Chalet of the Countess of Edla
- Castle of the Moors
- Biester Palace
- Pena Palace, Sintra
- Casa Piriquita
- Quinta da Regaleira
- Seteais Palace
- Sintra Historic Centre