Perched high among mist-covered peaks, Sintra is a spectacular mountain retreat where centuries of history are felt through a deeply atmospheric, cinematic lens. This landscape in early Spring is defined by dramatic architectural contrasts and ever-shifting weather. On one of Sintra's highest crests, the brilliant yellow and red towers of Pena Palace rise like a vibrant, fairy tale citadel gleaming through the soft, passing rain. Nearby, the ancient stone ramparts of the Castle of the Moors snake across rugged ridges, standing defiant against the biting, cold winds that sweep over the heights from the nearby Atlantic coast.