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Linhó

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Linhó

Linhó works well as a base: 5 minutes from Alcoitão, 2km from Pena Palace.

Linhó is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 1,487, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Linhó sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Linhó to your route.

About Linhó

Linhó is an affluent village in the municipality of Sintra, on the Portuguese Riviera, known for its resorts, restaurants, and its two prominent gated communities, Quinta da Penha Longa and Quinta da Beloura. Linhó is home to a large expatriate community, the only American school in Portugal (Carlucci American

Read more International School of Lisbon), and has hosted a Bilderberg Meeting. Linhó is known for its gourmet culinary scene, including, artisanal food shops, fine dining, and events like Christmas markets and its annual Artisanal Beer Festival.

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Linhó offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Linhó located?

Linhó is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 38.7660 latitude, -9.3829 longitude.

What is the population of Linhó?

Linhó has a population of approximately 1,487 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,487
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
38.7660, -9.3829

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Linhó

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Pena Palace

A colorful Romanticist palace atop a hill in Sintra, representing one of the finest examples of 19th-century Romanticism in the world.

2 km · about 5 min drive

racetrack

Autodromo do Estoril

A classic Portuguese circuit near Lisbon that hosted Formula 1 from 1984 to 1996, known for its fast and technical layout.

2 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Castelo dos Mouros

Ancient Moorish ramparts snaking along a forested ridge with commanding views over Sintra.

3 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Quinta da Regaleira

A mystical estate in Sintra featuring an initiatic well descending nine spiraling levels underground, surrounded by enchanted gardens.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Sintra

UNESCO-listed fairy-tale town in the hills west of Lisbon with fantastical palaces, Moorish castle ruins, and lush gardens.

4 km · about 5 min drive

castle

Palácio Nacional de Sintra

A royal palace at the town's heart, unmistakable for its twin conical kitchen chimneys.

4 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Convento dos Capuchos

A tiny cork-lined hermitage hidden in Sintra's forest, hauntingly austere and moss-covered.

5 km · about 10 min drive

castle

Monserrate Palace

Sintra's most exotic and least crowded palace: a Moorish-Gothic-Indian fantasy villa rebuilt in 1858 for Francis Cook, wrapped in botanical gardens with lawns, ferns, and Mexican and Japanese terraces. Byron praised the earlier ruin in Childe Harold.

5 km · about 10 min drive

Driving roads near Linhó

  • Right hereCascaisA breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.
  • Right hereSintra–Cascais Coast Road (N247)A wind-swept coastal drive past Cabo da Roca, wild beaches and the Sintra-Cascais natural park.
  • Right hereCabo da RocaThe westernmost point of continental Europe, a wild windswept cliff 140 meters above the roaring Atlantic.
  • Right hereEstrada Marginal (N6)A breezy coastal drive hugging the Tagus shore from Lisbon out to Estoril and Cascais.
  • 20 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
  • 22 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Linhó.

Alcoitão

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 2,563

Sintra

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 26,193

Alcabideche

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 33,315

Mem Martins

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 9,000

Rio de Mouro

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 54,695

Algueirão

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 66,250

Colares

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 7,905

Alvide

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 4,204

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