Sintra, Colares, and the surrounding area are known for their dramatic landscapes and eclectic architectural heritage — from romantic palaces and aristocratic villas to modernist and contemporary homes tucked into the hills. While Sintra is dominated by 19th-century revivalism, the coastal village of Colares and nearby Praia das Maçãs feature striking mid-century and post-modern villas that reflect a quieter, more experimental architecture, often hidden behind pine trees and stone walls