Town in Lisbon, Portugal
Internet in Sintra: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Sintra?
Median fixed broadband in Portugal is 252 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Sintra Vila have wifi; no established coworking, so most remote workers base in Lisbon.
Getting online in Sintra
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from MEO, NOS and Vodafone covers the town; about €30–45 a month for 500 Mbps. Forest areas may vary. |
| Cafés and coworking | Cafés in Sintra Vila have wifi; no established coworking, so most remote workers base in Lisbon. |
| Tourist SIM | MEO, NOS and Vodafone sell tourist SIMs at Lisbon and Porto airports and shops for about €15–30; DIGI is cheaper. Passport usually asked. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | MEO, NOS, Vodafone, DIGI |
| Monthly data plan | €15–25 ($17–28) |
Coworking in Sintra
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Sintra?
Median fixed broadband in Portugal is 252 Mbps and mobile is 128 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Cafés in Sintra Vila have wifi; no established coworking, so most remote workers base in Lisbon.
Which SIM card should I get in Sintra?
MEO, NOS and Vodafone sell tourist SIMs at Lisbon and Porto airports and shops for about €15–30; DIGI is cheaper. Passport usually asked.
Can I use an eSIM in Portugal?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Portugal
- MEO
- NOS
- Vodafone
- DIGI
- Parques de Sintra (palace tickets)
- CP Comboios de Portugal
- Scotturb
- Visit Sintra
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.