The abandoned Capuchin monastery Convent dos Capouchos has a bit of mystique about it. The tiny cells, the small chapel, the refectory and other parts of the monastery, built in the rock and covered with cork, are evidence of the humble and hard life of the Franciscan monks who lived here. It was a worthwhile visit for which you should plan a good hour.
The Convento dos Capuchos, also known as the Capuchin Convent, is one of Sintra's most unique and spiritual sites, located in the parish of Colares, within the Serra de Sintra Natural Park. Founded in 1560 by D. Álvaro de Castro, the convent was conceived as a refuge of Franciscan austerity, in contrast to Sintra's exuberant palaces.