The Sintra Coast is much quieter and more rugged than the Estoril Coast. The two main beaches of Praias Grande and Macas can be reached from Sintra by means of a small tram that runs during the summer.
Other areas
Mafra
Obidos
Travelling north from Sintra one can see the towns of Mafra and Obidos. Mafra has an enormous and impressive palace, and Obidos is a very old walled city.