Cities
Portugal Sintra Lisbon Park

Parque das Merendas

About

Parque das Merendas is a welcoming green retreat near the entrance to Sintra’s mountain roads, offering a relaxed and family‑friendly atmosphere. Traditionally used as a picnic area, the park is shaded by tall trees that create a cool, refreshing environment even on warm days. Wooden tables, open clearings, and gentle pathways make it an ideal spot to pause before or after exploring Sintra’s palaces and forests. The surrounding landscape reflects the region’s natural charm, with birdsong, soft breezes, and the scent of pine adding to its peaceful character. Popular with locals and travellers alike, Parque das Merendas provides a simple yet delightful escape where visitors can enjoy nature, share a meal outdoors, and experience a quieter side of Sintra’s cultural landscape.

Sintra Portugal
Parque das Merendas
Location

Parque das Merendas is located along Estrada da Pena 16 in Sintra, on the northern slopes of the Serra de Sintra hills within the Sintra municipality, Lisbon District, Portugal, at coordinates approximately 38.79319, -9.39202. This shaded picnic park with over 500 trees, stone tables, and scenic viewpoints sits adjacent to Villa Sassetti, a short walk from Sintra's historic center including the National Palace and Quinta da Regaleira's mystical gardens, and en route to hilltop landmarks like Pena Park, the Moorish Castle, and Monserrate Palace, all within the UNESCO-listed Sintra Cultural Landscape.

MU.SA – Museu das Artes de Sintra MU.SA – Museu das Artes de Sintra Museum Museu de História Natural de Sintra Museu de História Natural de Sintra Museum Sintra Science Workshop Sintra Science Workshop Museum Museu Anjos Teixeira Museu Anjos Teixeira Museum Museu Ferreira de Castro Museu Ferreira de Castro Museum Museu do Bonsai Museu do Bonsai Museum Casa ‑ Museu de Leal da Câmara Casa ‑ Museu de Leal da Câmara Museum NewsMuseum NewsMuseum Museum Sintra Theater House Sintra Theater House Theatre Olga Cadaval Cultural Center Olga Cadaval Cultural Center Theatre Sociedade União Sintrense Sociedade União Sintrense Theatre Casa da Marioneta Sintra Casa da Marioneta Sintra Theatre Galeria Municipal – Casa Mantero Galeria Municipal – Casa Mantero Library Church São Pedro de Sintra Church São Pedro de Sintra Church Church of Santa Maria Church of Santa Maria Church St. Martin Church St. Martin Church Church Igreja Paroquial de Colares Igreja Paroquial de Colares Church Palácio Nacional de Sintra Palácio Nacional de Sintra Palace Palácio da Pena Palácio da Pena Castle Castle of the Moors Castle of the Moors Castle Quinta da Regaleira Quinta da Regaleira Castle Palácio de Monserrate Palácio de Monserrate Historical Landmark Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument Praia das Maçãs Prehistoric Monument Historical Landmark Archaeological Site of Alto da Vigia Archaeological Site of Alto da Vigia Historical Landmark Parque da Pena Parque da Pena Park Liberty Park Liberty Park Botanical Garden Quinta da Ribafria Gardens Quinta da Ribafria Gardens Garden Vila Sassetti Vila Sassetti Historical Landmark Quinta Nova da Assunção Quinta Nova da Assunção Historical Landmark