Sintra LGBTQIA+ Pride March

PORTUGUÊS (ENGLISH BELOW) Cartaz da 5.ª Marcha do Orgulho LGBTQIA+ de Sintra. 4 de Julho às 15h no Jardim da Correnteza. Lema: Da Serra à Lua, a Luta continua! O cartaz apresenta arte original de Enfys Howell. No topo temos o céu com o sol ao alto, por baixo a serra de Sintra (com o Palácio da Pena no topo) por cima da qual se insere um arco-íris. O resto da serra, num degrade de verde, apresenta ao centro uma figura humana em chamas com duas grandes asas onde se insere a bandeira Progresso com Intersexo. À volta desta figura, temos várias pessoas com diferentes características físicas (incluindo expressão de género, corpos, cor, deficiências, entre outras) com asas onde se inserem diferentes bandeiras LGBQIA+. Por baixo temos o lema "Da Serra à Lua, a Luta Continua!". No final, temos um retângulo branco com os logótipos: - Organização: SintraFriendly; - Comissão de Apoio à Organização: Equalisa, Joana Gomes Coaching, Bialogar, Vida Justa, Humanamente, JFMPhoto, Queer ISCTE, Garfo, Raffaello Dante e Sonho Produções. - Apoios: Câmara Municipal de Sintra, PEM (Pendão em Movimento), The One Zion e Espaço Tapada com unidade. ENGLISH Poster for the 5th LGBTQIA+ Sintra Pride March. July 4th at 3 PM in Jardim da Correnteza. Motto: Da Serra à Lua, a Luta Continua! (From the Mountain to the Moon, the Fight Continues!) The poster features original artwork by Enfys Howell. At the top is the sky with the sun high above, below is the Sintra mountain range (with the Pena Palace at the top) above which is a rainbow. The rest of the mountain range, in a gradient of green, featuring a human figure in flames in the center with two large wings where the Intersex Pride Progress flag is inserted. Around this figure there are several people with different physical characteristics (including gender expression, bodies, color, disabilities, among others) with wings where different LGBTQIA+ flags are inserted. Below is the Motto "Da Serra à Lua, a Luta Continua!". At the end, there is a white rectangle with the logos: - Organization: SintraFriendly; - Equalisa, Joana Gomes Coaching, Bialogar, Vida Justa, Humanamente, JFMPhoto, Queer ISCTE, Garfo, Raffaello Dante and Sonho Produções. - Support: Sintra City Council, PEM (Pendão em Movimento), The One Zion and Espaço Tapada com unidade.

From the Mountain to the Moon, the Fight continues!

Join us on the 5th LGBTQIA+ Sintra Pride March!
🗓️ Date: 04/July/2026 at 3PM.
📍 Meeting Point: Jardim da Correnteza, Sintra
Address: Alameda Combatentes da Grande Guerra, Sintra
Location: Google Maps / Moovit / Apple Maps
GPS: 38°48’03.6″N 9°23’03.0″W
How to get there, route and accessibility info below.

Updates

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How to get there

Map of access routes to the Meeting Point
Most accessible way

Take a train to Sintra (the destination indicated should only be “Sintra” and never “Mira-Sintra/Meleças”). Trains depart every 30 minutes from Lisbon-Oriente and every hour from Lisbon-Rossio. Get off at the terminal station (Sintra – indicated in the image by the purple pin). Go to the exit of the station building. Go to the right onto Avenida Dr. Miguel Bombarda. Then cross at the pedestrian crossings to the left side of Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa. Go to the right towards Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (the red pin in the image).

Get off at “Portela de Sintra” stop (North or South exit depending on the bus) or “Sintra” stop (for Rede Expressos and Flixbus buses), both indicated in the image by the blue pin. Enter the “Portela de Sintra” train station and take a train to Sintra. Trains always run at 23, 39, and 53 minutes past the hour (the 2:53 PM train is the last one, guaranteeing punctual arrival). Get off at the terminal station (Sintra – indicated in the image by the purple pin). Go to the exit of the station building. Go to the right onto Avenida Dr. Miguel Bombarda. Then cross at the pedestrian crossings to the left side of Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa. Go to the right towards Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (the red pin in the image).

Get off at “Av Dr Miguel Bombarda” stop (indicated by the letter B in the image). Walk down the avenue and cross towards Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (red pin in the image).

Get off at “R Alfredo da Costa 57” stop (indicated by the letter A in the image). Walk up the street towards Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Corrente (red pin in the image).

Get off at “Estação de Sintra/Sintra Train Station” stop (the purple pin in the image). Continue along Avenida Dr. Miguel Bombarda towards Jardim da Correnteza (the red pin in the image). Then cross at the pedestrian crossings to the left side of Rua Dr. Alfredo da Costa. Go to the right towards Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (the red pin in the image).

Other ways to get there

Get off at “Portela de Sintra” stop (North or South exit depending on the bus) or “Sintra” stop (for Rede Expressos and Flixbus buses), both indicated in the image by the blue pin. If you are at the stops on the South side, cross the train station to exit on the North side. Follow Avenida Dr. Desidério Cambournac. Turn left onto Avenida Heliodoro Salgado towards Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (red pin in the image).

Get off at “Av Desidério Cambournac” stop (IDs 171313, 171314, 171383 and 171384), indicated in the image by the letter C. Follow Avenida Dr. Desidério Cambournac towards Avenida Heliodoro Salgado. Turn left onto Avenida Heliodoro Salgado towards Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (red pin in the image).

Go to Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (red pin in the image). Google Maps / Apple Maps

Parking in Sintra is generally paid. Traffic is often heavy when arriving in, entering, and moving around Sintra, so we recommend using public transportation. If you are coming by car, we recommend the parking lots at Portela de Sintra Station (Here: Google Maps / Apple Maps ) or the parking lot next to the Espaço Cidadão de Sintra (Here: Google Maps / Apple Maps ). After parking, go to Alameda dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra/Jardim da Correnteza (red pin in the image). Google Maps / Apple Maps

Accessibility: Route and Informations

PORTUGUÊS A imagem tem o titulo: mapa e informações gerais. De seguida está colocado um mapa do percurso e uma descrição em português e inglês que informa a data do evento sendo no dia 4 de julho de 2026, tendo o inicio da marcha no jardim da correnteza as três da tarde, continuando o percurso pela Rua Alfredo da Costa, os Paços do concelho, a Volta do duche e por fim terminando no Palácio da vila. A informação continua mencionando que os transportes públicos disponíveis são o comboio de Sintra, o autocarro 434 e o autocarro Rede Expresso 284 para o local de inicio e novamente o comboio de Sintra e o autocarro 434 e o autocarro 1252 no fim da marcha. A página termina informando que o percurso será completamente acessível para pessoas com aparelhos de mobilidade. ENGLISH This image is titled: Map and General Information. Following this is a map of the route and a description in Portuguese and English stating the event date is July 4th, 2026, with the march starting at 3 PM in the Jardim da Correnteza, continuing along Rua Alfredo da Costa, past the Paços do concelho, around Volta do Duche, and finally ending at the Palácio da vila. The information continues by mentioning that the available public transportation options are the Sintra train, the 434 bus and the Rede Expresso 284 bus near the starting point, and again the Sintra train and the 434 bus and the 1252 bus near the end of the march. The page concludes by stating that the route will be fully accessible for people with mobility aids.
PORTUGUÊS A imagem tem o titulo: Recomendações de Segurança. De seguida está colocado um mapa do percurso com setas vermelhas de todas as saídas de emergência e uma descrição em português e inglês que informa que as recomendações são beber muita agua, usar protector solar, usar roupa fresca, partilha de Localização com uma pessoa de confiança e saber pelo menos um contacto de emergência. ENGLISH This image is titled: Safety Recommendations. Following this is a map of the route with red arrows indicating all emergency exits and a description in Portuguese and English stating that the recommendations are to drink plenty of water, use sunscreen, wear cool clothing, share your location with a trusted person, and know at least one emergency contact.
What to expect?
  • Noise Level: High
  • Occupancy Level: High (many people)
  • Interaction Level: Medium
  • Pets are welcome, as long as you assure you respect others’ boundaries.
About the route

The route is mostly flat (except at the beginning – a slight downhill – and at the end – a slight uphill).

– Meeting Point
The meeting point has a limestone sidewalk and is in good condition overall. It also includes an access ramp, leveled crossings, benches, and shade.

– Public Restroom at the Meeting Point
There are no public restrooms at the meeting point. However, there are businesses near the meeting point with restrooms (not accessible for people with disabilities). Sintra train station has paid restrooms (not accessible for people with disabilities). Portela de Sintra train station has restrooms with access for people with disabilities (we are verifying if they are paid or free).

– Start
The first 90 meters of the route are paved with granite cobblestones and are generally in good condition.

– End
The final stop of the march is paved with limestone cobblestones and is generally in good condition.

– Public Restroom at the end
Access to the restroom at the end of the march is via a limestone cobblestone sidewalk, with some sections in very poor condition. It is accessible with mobility aids, but caution is advised. Access to the restroom for people with disabilities is through the first door, then turn right and follow the short corridor. Access to the restroom is indicated by the green path in the image below.

How to return

Map of the march's ending point (green pin)
Most accessible way

Go to “Volta do Duche” stop (indicated by the letter E in the image). Take bus 1252. Bus 1252 runs every 20 minutes until 7:15 PM, then every 40 minutes until 11:50 PM.
If you are taking another means of transport, you must get off at one of the following stops:

– “Sintra Estação”: to take the train to Lisbon (Lisbon-Oriente or Lisbon-Rossio); or to take bus 1253.
– “Av Mov Forças Armadas Frente Smas”: to access the parking lot of the Espaço Cidadão de Sintra.
– “Portela de Sintra (Estação)”: to catch buses 1206, 1208, 1223, 1234, 1240, 1241, 1244, 1245, 1247, 1248, 1249, 1250, 1251, 1254, 1255, 1614, 1618, 1620, 1621, 1623, 1624, 1626, 1629, 1630, 1632, 1633 or 2626; or to catch Rede Expressos or Flixbus buses; or to access the parking lots at Portela de Sintra Station.

Go to “Sintra Vila / Palácio Nacional de Sintra” stop (indicated by the letter E in the image). Take bus 434. Bus 434 runs every 10 minutes until 7:10 PM. Get off at “Sintra Estação” stop to take the train to Lisbon (Lisbon-Oriente or Lisbon-Rossio); or to take buses 1252 or 1253.

Other ways to return

Follow the reverse path of the Pride March until you reach the train station, parking lot, or other destination you need.

Go to the Taxi rank in Praça da República (indicated by the letter D in the image) and take a Taxi. 

Go to Avenida do Duche, to the area after the bus stops (indicated by the letter F in the image). Once there, request a ridesharing service.

Updates

Stay up to date on everything concering the Sintra Pride March on SintraFriendly’s social pages:

Organization: SintraFriendly. | Organizing Committee: Bialogar, Equalisa, Joana Gomes, Vida Justa, Humanamente, JFMPhoto, Queer ISCTE, Garfo, Raffaello Dante e Sonho Produções. | Support: Câmara Municipal de Sintra, Pendão em Movimento, The One Zion e Espaço Tapada com Unidade.

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