Activities and Experiences in Sintra, Portugal
Experiences
Nestled among the Sintra Mountains in a 220-hectare natural park, Penha Longa Resort offers more than just a stunning setting. The hotel is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with a 27-hole golf course in Portugal, a historic circuit that takes guests to a 14th-century monastery, and easy access to the nearby beaches of Cascais and Estoril, just 10 minutes away. A children's program includes a variety of experiences at the hotel, including an outdoor playground, afternoon tea, family picnics, and mini mixology workshops. Additionally, the recently renovated rooms provide a luxurious and contemporary environment for rest and relaxation, perfectly complementing the hotel's hospitality experience.
At Penha Longa Resort, summer is all about unforgettable shared moments. The Kids Club offers fun-filled activities in an inspiring setting, while exclusive gastronomic experiences highlight seasonal flavors in unique dining moments. Families, couples, and friends can also connect through engaging workshops, creating memories in a relaxed summer atmosphere.
Midori Evening Escape
Indulge in an intimate escape designed for two. Enjoy a luxurious overnight stay with daily buffet breakfast at Penha Longa Mercatto, followed by an exclusive dinner for two at Midori, featuring a carefully curated menu (beverages not included). A refined experience where fine dining and comfort come together for an unforgettable evening. Reservations require 48 hours’ advance notice. Tuesday-Thursday.
Flamenco Nights at Arola
Flamenco Nights at Arola bring the spirit of Spain to Penha Longa every Sunday throughout July and August, starting July 12th. Enjoy vibrant live flamenco performances paired with Arola’s bold, contemporary cuisine.
Massage Surrounded by Nature
Reconnect with nature with a relaxing outdoor 50-minute massage in the Oriental Garde, where sounds and scents of the landscape enhance every moment. Designed to restore balance and well-being in a serene natural setting. 140€ per person. Available from June 1st to August 31st
Complimentary Kids Golf
Golfers up to 15 years old play free at the Monastery Course after 3:00 PM when accompanied by one paying adult playing on the same day and time, subject to availability. Valid for one adult and one junior. Additional juniors pay the junior rate. Golf equipment not included.
“Marisqueira” Seafood Experience at AQUA
Celebrate the essence of Portuguese gastronomy with a “Marisqueira” experience, a traditional seafood concept focused on the freshest shellfish and coastal flavors at AQUA. Available every Sunday and Monday from July 1st to August 31st
Summer Vibes at Penha Longa SPA
Escape the summer heat with pure relaxation at the Spa. Enjoy our 50-minute signature massage to ease tension and restore balance, then unwind in the serene Oriental Garden. €95 per person, available from July 1st to September 30th.
Twilight Golf Offer
Play golf at twilight on the Atlantic Championship Course, enjoying reduced green fees after 2:30 PM and the stunning backdrop of the natural park. Offer available from July 1st to August 31st
Live Pasta Experience at Penha Longa Mercatto
Experience the art of Italian cuisine with a live pasta cooking station at Penha Longa Mercatto. Watch our chefs prepare fresh pasta before your eyes, bringing authentic flavours and culinary craftsmanship to the table. Enhance your dish with an optional truffle supplement for an extra touch of indulgence. Offer available every Tuesday from July 1st to August 31st
Beat the Heat
Escape the summer heat at Penha Longa Resort. Enjoy a luxurious stay with daily breakfast, a guided visit to the 14th-century monastery, and a resort activity of your choice for the perfect seasonal getaway.
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The Signature Family Stay
Create family moments in our Family or Garden Suites, designed for comfort and togetherness. Relax, reconnect, and enjoy every moment with your loved ones, with morning and afternoon Kids Club activities included.
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Offers & Packages
Located in the hills of Sintra, the 27-hole course crafted by Robert Trent Jones, Jr. unfolds across fairways bathed in natural light and framed by scenic challenges. Winding through the landscape and resort grounds, its circuits invite bold drives, daring approaches, and refined moments on the greens. Exclusive offers make the experience even more rewarding.
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Golf Lessons
Private golf lessons from 60€ including equipment. Available for 1 to +5 people
Paradise for Golfers
Discover the Penha Longa Golf Club, a distinguished course where challenge meets elegance, set against the stunning Sintra mountains.
Driving Range Experience
Refine your game at our exclusive Driving Range. Basket of 45 balls – €8. Club rental – €8.
Located in the main hotel building, the Penha Longa Wellness Center provides breathtaking views to the outdoor pool area, Sintra Mountains and Championship golf course. Prepare for a full day of meetings with an early-morning workout, or relax and rejuvenate ahead of a big event.
Facilities
- Indoor swimming pool, outdoor family pool, outdoor infinity pool, indoor soaking tub and spacious male and female changing rooms with lockers
- Showers, steam room and sauna
Activities
Swimming Lessons, Yoga, Historical Circuit, Fitness Classes, Stretching
Fitness Center
Offering panoramic views of the Atlantic Golf Course and open 24 hours per day, the Fitness Center at Penha Longa Resort features state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength-training equipment and offers a complete workout at any time of day and night:
- Treadmills
- Cross Trainers
- Exercise bikes
- Machines for upper and lower body workout (shoulder, neck, chest, back)
- Free weights
- Yoga mats
- Free-standing weight machines
- Studio room
Guests in all types of accommodation enjoy complimentary access to the 24-hour Fitness Centre and members benefit from a comprehensive list of additional inclusions and discounts in their monthly or annual membership. Highly qualified personal trainers are also available to help guests explore the latest trends in exercise.
For more information on activities, wellness plans and memberships please contact wellness.penhalonga@penhalonga.com or +351 21 924 90 36
Find Inner Peace in Our Spa Resort in Portugal
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Rich in nature, culture, and tradition, Sintra is a natural playground for kids. Penha Longa Resort’s experiences for kids tap into that innate curiosity by introducing our youngest guests to both the local natural landscape and its rich cultural history. From swimming lessons to golf clinics, and the culinary arts, Penha Longa Kids offers a variety of resort activities that support independent exploration and valuable family time.
Penha Longa Kids
Designed for guests up to 12 years old, the Penha Longa Kids program provides a diversity of exciting activities. Ask our guest recognition team for more information!
More Fun for Teenagers
Teens can join in on the fun from 2 to 7 PM with Nordic bowling, petanque, giant Jenga, snooker, and foosball.
Family Fun
From arts and crafts, unique culinary workshops and outdoor play, experience an incomparable family holiday.
Discover Sintra & Cascais
Surfing, golf, nature trails and historical tours are among the family-friendly attractions available. Request more information to our concierge team!
Discover the many unique points of interest within minutes of Penha Longa. Explore the beauty of our Mediterranean villages and the romanticism of Sintra. With its sun and sand, the Estoril coast is among the most popular and diverse destinations in Portugal. Penha Longa is the perfect start to this cultural discovery.
Meet Our Concierge
Allow our Concierge team to elevate your stay with personalized service and expert local knowledge. Whether arranging exclusive experiences, securing dining reservations, organizing transportation, or curating bespoke itineraries, we are committed to ensuring every moment at Penha Longa Resort is effortless and unforgettable.
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Planning Your Trip
Set between Sintra, Lisbon, and Cascais, Penha Longa Resort is a gateway to Portugal’s most iconic destinations. Minutes from Sintra’s UNESCO palaces and gardens, close to Lisbon’s historic landmarks, and near Cascais’ beaches and charming streets, it offers endless opportunities for exploration and adventure.
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Penha Longa Spa
The 1,500 m² spa is located just a few minutes' walk from the main hotel building and incorporates a series of outdoor elements designed to create an environment conducive to meditation and contemplation.
Services,Treatments and Amenities
Body Scrub
Body Wrap
Couples Massages
Facials
Fitness Classes
Fitness Counseling Services
Foot Bath
Makeup Services
Manicures/Pedicures
Massages
Plunge Pool
Scalp & Hair Treatment
Separate Men & Women's Lounges
Waxing
Atlantic Championship Course
Ranked in the top 30 courses in Continental Europe and the top 10 in Portugal, the 18th holes Atlantic Championship Course is designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
Club Highlights
Clubhouse
Driving Range
Equipment Rental
Golf School
Provides Lessons
Putting Green
Spikes Allowed
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center provides breathtaking views to outdoor pools and Sintra Mountains. 24-hour gym.
Facilities Available
Locker rooms
Sauna rooms
Steam Rooms
Fitness Services
New Technogym equipment & PT available
Equipment Available
Cardiovascular Equipment
Elliptical Machine(s)
Exercise Bike(s)
Free Weights
Rowing Machine(s)
Stair Climber(s)
Strength Equipment
Studio room, Yoga mats
Treadmill(s)
Weight Machines
Swimming
Indoor pool
Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Outdoor pool
Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Inifinity Pool
Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-8:00 PM
Whirlpool
Water Slide
Indoor pool
Indoor
Towels provided
Pool Heated
Outdoor pool
Outdoor
Towels provided
Children's Pool
Inifinity Pool
Outdoor
Towels provided
Whirlpool
Water Slide
Established in 1994, the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park (Parque Natural de Sintra-Cascais) spans 14,583 hectares and is home to over 200 species of vertebrates, including 33 mammals, more than 160 bird species, 12 amphibians, 20 reptiles, and 9 freshwater fish. The park’s most prominent feature is the Sintra mountain range, which reaches a peak of 528 meters. In addition to its stunning mountains, the park boasts a scenic coastline of significant ecological value, along with a vast rural area filled with natural and semi-natural ecosystems that support a rich variety of flora, fauna, and habitats.
Approximately 47% of Quinta da Penha Longa is covered by forest. In 2020, a Forest Management Plan was created, dividing the forest into 10 distinct plots: one for conservation purposes (14.5 ha), five for both conservation and production functions (41.7 ha), and four dedicated to production (47.3 ha). The production areas primarily focus on cork oak, which is harvested every nine years, and pine trees, from which the pine nuts are collected.
In addition to routine forest management tasks such as cleaning and pruning, the plan includes measures for fire prevention, such as fuel management in protective strips and maintaining accessible paths. It also addresses pest control, particularly targeting the pine wood nematode and the oak pinhole borer, an insect that threatens cork oaks. Furthermore, the plan aims to control the spread of invasive species, especially acacia.
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Nearby Things To Do
Golf
Monastery Course
0.1 KM
The Monastery course, also designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., is the perfect complement to its sister course. The 9-hole course is less undulated than the Atlantic Championship, offering moderated challenges which suit all levels of players.
Estrada da Lagoa Azul, Linhó, Quinta da Penha Longa, Lisbon, Portugal, 2714-511
Club House
Swimming
Tamariz Beach - Estoril
9.0 KM
Swimming
Guincho
10.0 KM
Local Attractions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Penha Longa Resort offers a complimentary, 8:00 AM-8:00 PM fitness center to hotel guests during their stay.
The fitness center includes equipment such as Cardiovascular Equipment, Elliptical Machine(s), Exercise Bike(s), Free Weights, Rowing Machine(s), Stair Climber(s), Strength Equipment, Studio room, Yoga mats, Treadmill(s), and Weight Machines, making it suitable for both quick workouts and full training sessions.
Yes, Penha Longa Resort has multiple pools on-site for hotel guests:
Yes, Penha Longa Spa is located on-site at Penha Longa Resort.
Yes, hotel guests have access to Atlantic Championship Course. Click here to learn more.
Cabo da Roca, Castelo dos Mouros, Convento dos Capuchos, Palácio da Pena, Quinta da Regaleira and more are nearby Penha Longa Resort.