Storm Kristin particularly affected the municipality's historic area. A “wind tunnel” swept through several streets with greater intensity, and the falling trees damaged properties and cars, cut off main roads and caused power outages. In the Serra the impact was reportedly smaller, but access and the monuments remain closed.
Sintra's historic centre has 25 uprooted trees, several protected: "There is no record of anything like this in this area"
Wednesday, 28 January 2026RSS
