Sintra Tram to Praia das Maçãs

Visitor's Guide

Sintra Tram

The tram at its departure point in Sintra, around the corner from the MU.SA Museum.

A historic tram connects Sintra to one of its most popular beaches, Praia das Maçãs. The line was inaugurated in 1904, but the red vehicle used today dates from the 1930s. It maintains its original features, such as wooden benches and brass dials, and while it’s a slow, noisy and bumpy ride, it’s a fun experience.

The complete 13km(8 miles)-journey takes 40 minutes, passing through the rural areas of Colares towards the coast. Outdated websites say that there are several departures throughout the day -- that is incorrect. There are just three on weekdays (morning, afternoon and mid-afternoon) and six on weekends in the summer and early autumn. After that, service is reduced further (see current schedule below).

It takes only up to 45 passengers, and is essentially a service for tourists. Those who just want to get to the beach of Praia das Maçãs, should take Scotturb bus 441 from the Portela de Sintra station nearby.

Sintra Tram

The tram currently in use dates from the 1930s

The departure point is around the corner from the MU.SA museum, about a 7-minute walk from the Portela de Sintra station and about the same from the main Sintra station. The Vila Alda building where tickets are sold stands next to the museum.
The tram terminates just above the Praia das Maçãs beach.

Tickets for the Sintra-Praia das Maçãs Tram


Single tickets for adults are 5 euros, while children (under the age of 18) and seniors (those over the age of 65) pay 2.50 euros. Children under the age of 6 are free, as long as they don't occupy a seat. The tickets are sold at Vila Alda (a white building next to the tracks) on weekdays, and by the driver on weekends and public holidays.

Sintra-Praia das Maçãs Tram Schedule


FROM SINTRA: 10:20am, 2pm
FROM PRAIA DAS MAÇÃS: 11:30am, 3:30pm

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