On our way from Lisbon to Porto, about an hour from Lisbon is a delightful countryside village of Sintra.  It looks like something straight out of a fairy tale novel in the 18th century… and there are castles galore.  This is one such castle.  We made it here after a lengthy walk from the town center, up the hillside, through the forest, and a short pedicab ride.  Well-worth the price of admission and the adventure.