Parque da Pena- Pena Park, Pena Palace, Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais
The castle's gardens and park, Parque da Pena, is situated on the hills surrounding the palace. The park features beautiful ponds, trees and animals. Many exotic non-Portugese species have been planted to create a fairy tale environment. Within the park are the highest peaks of Serre de Sintra (the Sintra Mountains). Among the sights are small lakes with birds, an Islamic pavilion called the Fountains of the Little Birds and a statue of King Fernando II, overlooking the palace. |