The place is isolated and not accessible to most people. Best way is go to Sete Rios train station and from there there is bus 770 - Circulacao B Calhau - Serafina. The bus hours is also very limited so it is best to come...More

The palace has short opening hours (closes at 13:00 on Saturday) so it is a good idea to phone and check if you can book on a tour for the inside at 11 or 12 only. The inside has magnificent tiled panels showing the war...More

Beautiful palace with elaborate gardens. Unfortunately, much of the gardens were closed for renovations. Interior of the palace was well preserved and restored. Period furniture was in great condition. Tiles were really well designed and installed.

A peaceful garden with large pond. 17th century tiles and art. 18th century paintings and ceilings. Take metro to jardim zoologica exit to zoo follow green line from zoo to palace. Aim to get to palace for 10. Walk gardens then get tpur of rooms...More

On entering we were introduced to the two ladies who showed us the gardens and described the history. The high-walled garden was interesting and we scaled the back wall to be told where the infidels entered; there were waxworks of the main 'players' in the...More

Highly recommend the tour of the main house & gardens. The tiles date from mid 1600's after the Portuguese war of independence from Spain & the ones in the main living room depicting the battles are incredible. The Palace has been in the same family...More

When i saw the pictures of this incredible garden, i said to my husband that we must visit here as i like very much gardens. It is a very unique garden that until you arrive there you can't imagine how it looks like. We arrives...More