Every Thursday, from August 2 to September 13, the National Palace of Pena will open from 20:00 to 00:00, through the initiative "Summer Nights in the Palace". Visitors who choose to visit during this night time will have free access to public transport from the Sintra Railway Station to the monument, as well as the transfer from the main entrance of Parque da Pena to the Palace.
Those who wish may also opt for the guided tour, which takes place at 9.30 pm, for an additional fee.
According to the Parks of Sintra, the objective of this extension of the schedule is "to offer differentiating experiences at the peak of the high season, which will allow the enjoyment of the most visited center of Sintra in an alternative way and outside the most sought after times."
In addition to the "Summer Nights in the Palace", the Sintra Parks also invites visitors to discover the 85 hectares of Parque da Pena, betting on the spread of its various places of reference, such as Cruz Alta, Temple of the Columns, or Valley of the Lakes, where you can enjoy remarkable views.
For this purpose, visitors will have at their disposal during the daytime a free daily shuttle service, which will allow them to take the route between the Parque da Pena and the Chalet of the Countess d 'Edla.
In this high season, they also join the traditional carriage rides, which run between the Lakes and the Chalet of the Countess d'Edla, and horse and pony rides, from the Beehive of Pena, interaction and walks with donkeys, which will be located in the Lakes area, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.