Vila Sassetti is a 19th century Lombard style villa situated on the hillside between Moorish Castle and the historic city centre. The property has been a hotel and private residency and makes for an attractive building which can be viewed from the town by looking up towards the castle. If you take the hiking trail between the castle and/or Park of Pena down to the the city centre, you'll pass Vila Sassetti. The garden grounds here are very well manicured and the villa is a delightful property to look over from the outside. Not sure if the property is open for public at times of the year or if you can only view the villa from the outside. Note: There is a small detached cafe at Vila Sassetti if you want to stop for a cup of coffee and/or cake.

Small attraction on the way up to Mouros. You can get here by foot, but some people buy the ride package for 15 (up) + 10 (down). If you are not very fitness oriented it might be better to go for paid transport as it is a lot of hiking uphill and some streets are very narrow with tons of traffic. The hiking is actually not bad. They say it takes an hour but I did it in 25 minutes with a brief 3 minute stop halfway up. There are some paths with smooth ramps, stairs, but someways are really not handicap friendly… There are maps and signs everywhere to lead you around. There are ramps but would not quality this place as handicap friendly. Beautiful sights and spacious site but not necessarily something kids might enjoy as it’s more about the history and the art. No pets allowed. Bathrooms available within w short distance. Free. Cats on site, friendly.

Best way to get to Pena Castle, lovely easy hiking through the Villa Sassetti gardens (free entrance), about 40 min, but plenty benches to rest on.

Nice place, very suitable for hiking to the castle of the Moors and Castle of Pena.

I come here all the way from Czech Republic. I dreamed about this place a lot. It looks just fabulous on pirctures. So imagine my face when I realized that the park, villa and everything else is closed even in opening hours.

I visited the villa because of the trail to Pena Palace. What a nice surprise! The garden is beautiful and due to the variety of plants it seems to be in a botanic garden. Highly-recommended the trail, but for at least people who have experience with hiking (especially the last part). Not-busy spot!

The place is a hidden gem! I fully recommend visiting. The owner is really friendly and welcoming. You can feel the atmosphere of Sintra. Also prices are the cheapest we have seen so far :))) Enjoy

It is located on the way to get to the Moorish Castle and the Palace of Pena. Surrounded by nature, the Vila Sassetti is a peaceful and beautiful building that is worth a visit.

(Translated by Google) Must visit garden and castle! In spring, too, there are plenty of baiting, hiding paths and caves with a romantic atmosphere. (Original) Meg kell látogatni a kertet és a kastélyt! Tavasszal is romantikus hangulatú csalitos, elbújós utak és barlangocskák rengetege.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful view and very peaceful! (Original) Linda vista e muito tranquilo!

(Translated by Google) Pleasant, quiet and much of it is covered in the shade ... I use it more to access the boulder of friendship. If you continue to the castle the route afterwards is a little more tiring. In the final part, if we choose the path on the right, you will have the valley of the lakes, which is inside the gardens of the Pena Palace. About 80 hectares of surrounding area, in total about 200 hectares with the chalet of the Countess of E'dla. (Original) Agradável , tranquilo e grande parte é percorrido à sombra... Utilizo mais para acesso ao penedo da amizade. Se continuar para o castelo o percurso depois é um pouco mais cansativo. Na parte final se optarmos pelo caminho à direita irá ter ao vale dos lagos, que fica dentro dos jardins do palácio da Pena. Cerca de 80 hectares de zona envolvente , na totalidade cerca de 200 hectares já com o chalet da Condessa de E'dla.

(Translated by Google) Precise road to the castle two Mouros and the Palacio da Pena (Original) Precisoso camino hacia el castillo dos Mouros y el Palacio da Pena

(Translated by Google) Fantastic, very clean and with all the necessary information, and a beautiful 1 hour walk to the castle or palace. They take a lot of water. (Original) Fantástica, muito limpa e com toda a informação necessária, e uma bela caminhada de 1 hora até ao castelo ou palácio. Levam muita água.

I hiked through the park surrounding Villa Sassetti while going up to Pena Castle and I really enjoyed it.

If your feet can take it, I highly suggest taking the hiking trail to get to the castles (Castelo dos Mouros and Palacio de la Pena). It's a great trail through the forest and Vila Sassetti, hidden between trees, is very nice.

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful and peaceful place on the hillside, surrounded by an extensive garden with many varieties of plants and trees and with the sound of running water sliding through its landscaped interior. One should go with time to taste the sound of the silence that emerses there to give the balance that sometimes one seeks to find. (Original) Local muito bonito e tranquilo na encosta da serra, rodeado de extenso jardim com imensas variedades de plantas e arvores e vom o som da água corrente deslizando pelo seu interior ajardinado. Se deve ir com tempo para saborear o som do silêncio que por ali empera para dar o equilíbrio de que por vezes se procura encontrar.

A beautiful villa situated in the middle of a perfectly maintained lush garden. A must see in Sintra. Unfortunately it's not possible to see the villa inside.

Beautiful walk that goes from estrada da Pena near Sintra's historical center up to the Morish Castle through a 12000m² garden designed by Luigi Manini. About one third of the way up you will reach Vila Sassetti. The walk is open from 10AM to 18PM during high season and 9AM to 17PM during low season.

I didn't go to Villa Sassetti as much as I took the trail down from the Moorish Castle down to the Villa. The trail is steep and it was slippery in parts. We went down but there were plenty of people going up. I'm a hiker but the thought of using the precious time in Sintra to go up is not worth it, in my opinion. Trail is clearly laid out and well marked.

Worth walking . The lush greenery of the forest was a sight to behold, with tall trees swaying gently in the breeze and verdant foliage covering the ground in a thick carpet of emerald hues.

(Translated by Google) Characteristic and quiet location. Friendly people. (Original) Località caratteristica e tranquilla. Gente cordiale.

(Translated by Google) If you want to make the pedestrian path to reach the Palacio Nacional de Pena, the walk that passes through Villa Sassetti is very interesting. (Original) Se per raggiungere il Palacio Nacional de Pena si vuole fare il percorso pedonale è molto interessante la passeggiata che passa attraverso Villa Sassetti.

beautiful gardens on the way up/back to the pena Palace and they are free!

(Translated by Google) It is an excellent route to climb to the top of the Pena National Palace and the Park. The first section, suitable for all audiences, paved and with a beautiful garden. The second section, the one that leaves the landscaped path and that ascends, is a little harder and the steps begin, some of stone and others of earth. It is not essential, but it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, since it is normal for the terrain to limit movements. (Original) Es una ruta excelente para subir a lo alto del Palacio Nacional da Pena y del Parque. El primer tramo, apto para todos los públicos, adoquinado y con un jardín precioso. El segundo tramo, el que sale de la ruta ajardinada y que asciende, es un poco más duro y empiezan los escalones, algunos de piedra y otros de tierra. No es imprescindible, pero si recomendable llevar calzado cómodo, ya que lo normal es que el terreno limite los movimientos.

Great day out really enjoyed the buzz in Sintra centre and the walk to the castle

Verumy nice place

Beautiful villa and gardens you pass on walk back down to Sintra from Pena palace

walking down the road from Pena palace,pass the entrance to the ticket office for the castle on the right Around the corner on a bend,left side bus stop for bus 434, opposite entrance to the walk down to the centre via Villa Sassetti,so quiet and beatiful,a perfect end to visiting this amazing palace

(Translated by Google) Very beautiful place (Original) Lugar muito bonito

(Translated by Google) Too beautiful to visit and have a picnic with the family too beautiful to take some cute pictures (Original) Muito lindo para visitar e fazer um piquenique com a família lindo demais para tirar umas fotos giras

This is an amazing site. Beautiful paths to walk.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful surroundings for a walk (Original) Maravilloso entorno para pasear

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous (Original) Lindo

A quiet pass in Sintra.

I recommend this park trail for anyone going to Moorish Castle.

Beautiful place, you'll have to see it if you're in Sintra. If you're not planning to bring them already, I'd definitely recommend some grippy, comfortable shoes! Also, save your time queueing by purchasing a ticket online. You'll breeze through with no issues.

It's like a fairytale setting. Really beautiful

(Translated by Google) Very well maintained, clean? Wonderful site! I hope it stays forever like this, a little paradise and fresh air !! I loved it!! (Original) Mto bem cuidado, limpo? Sítio maravilhoso! Espero q se mantenha para sempre assim, um pequena paraíso e de ar puro !! Adorei!!

Nice hike

Garden's are beautiful

Overall verdict: Beautiful climb but not suitable for those with physical health issues. Price: Free admission. The cost will be on your leg muscles the next day :) Crowd: Not much crowd when I went. Entertainment value: Quite enchanting. Good for photo taking and those who like to engage in physical activity amongst the beauty of landscaped nature.

Nice villa with a beautiful garden. You can not go inside the villa but look through the windows. There’s not a lot to see and we spent around 20mins only there, but it’s still a nice spot.

Tucked away on the hike from Sintra to the moorish castle or Palace de Pena, Vila Sassetti offers a nice vantage point for overlooking the surrounding lands.

HIKE DOWN: We parked at the top and hiked down. How very delightful! My 70+ In-laws rocked the hike all the way into town. I walked up to get the car, but the bus/taxi/tuktuk options were available. This hike offered wonderful views of other key Sintra sights.

Good hiking trail by this but the building itself is skippable

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Hermoso

(Translated by Google) Precious way to climb to the Pena Palace and the Moorish Castle. (Original) Precioso caminho para subir ao Palácio da Pena e o Castelo dos Mouros.

(Translated by Google) Worth a visit (Original) Warto odwiedzić

(Translated by Google) Spectacular. Great walk and it's free. (Original) Espectacular. Optima caminhada e é gratis.

(Translated by Google) Nice place to visit and has free public bathrooms. (Original) Local agradável para se visitar e tem casas de banho públicas gratuitas.

(Translated by Google) Gorgeous. I recommend 👍😍 (Original) Lindo. Recomendo 👍😍

Beautiful place for a walk

(Translated by Google) Natural corner in the city. Charming. (Original) Recanto natural na cidade. Encantador.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful route, the building is nice but worth the walk and without any cost (Original) Belo percurso, o edifício é giro mas vale mesmo pela caminhada e sem qualquer custo

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful places in Sintra and it's free! From the village of Sassetti you can reach the garden of the Pena Palace. It is also possible to climb the boulder of friendship. It has a wonderful view. (Original) Dos lugares mais bonitos de Sintra e é gratuito! Apartir da vila sassetti é possível chegar ao jardim do palácio da pena. Também é possível fazer escalada no penedo da amizade. Tem uma vista maravilhosa.

(Translated by Google) Excellent location for walking and shortest path to Pena Palace. The road through an amazing forest, with ancient buildings and breathtaking views! For those who like to climb rocks, there are great places😉 (Original) Отличное место для прогулки и кратчайший путь к Пена палас. Дорога через удивительный лес, с древними строениями и захватывающим видом! Кто любит лазить по скалам, тут есть отличные места😉

We took this route to go up to the castle and enjoyed every second. It’s very floral and scenic.

(Translated by Google) Strolling through this Vila is special well-kept gardens you can rest in the many stone seats there are also very clean toilets for free and a little house where you can have coffee and drinks. (Original) Pasear por esta Vila es especial jardines muy bien cuidados puedes descansar en los numerosos asientos de piedra también hay lavabos muy limpios gratis y una casita donde puedes tomar cafés y bebidas.

(Translated by Google) Some air of abandonment ... (Original) Algum ar de abandono...

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(Translated by Google) Unfortunately it was closed when we visited. But the ride through the mountains paid off. (Original) Infelizmente estava fechado quando visitamos. Mas o passeio pela serra compensou.

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(Translated by Google) Hell hike uphill to get there and closed to the public. They could have put it at the entrance to the park (Original) Caminata infernal cuesta arriba para llegar y que este cerrada al publico. Podian haberlo puesto en la entrada al parque

(Translated by Google) very cute (Original) Muito bonito

(Translated by Google) A beautiful place to visit and take pictures with a breathtaking view (Original) Un lugar hermoso para visitar y sacar fotos con una vista impresionante

(Translated by Google) Odd place. Cozy atmosphere. (Original) Lugar ímpar. Clima aconchegante.