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The official page gives one set of hours for the whole year, with no seasons and no year. These are the hours we read on 22 October 2026: check them before you go.
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Opening hours for every month are on the Opening hours page.
Checked against the official website on October 22, 2026 · Official source
| Part of the visit | Opens | Last entry · closes |
|---|---|---|
| Castle | 9:30 | 17:30 · 18:00 |
Closed on 1 January and on 24, 25 and 31 December. The monuments can also close at short notice for State events, forest-fire risk or extreme weather.
Checked against the official website on October 22, 2026 · Official source: Parques de Sintra – Monte da Lua
Lunch break at the ticket office
The ticket office is closed from 12:00 to 13:00, and automatic ticket machines are available. On foggy days the walls are atmospheric but the view is limited, as the official blog notes.