Casa Piriquita I Sintra

Casa Piriquita I stands at 1 Rua das Padarias, a few streets from Sintra’s National Palace. The business traces its origin to a bakery opened in 1862 and says a later generation developed the travesseiro, the flaky pastry filled with egg and almond cream now associated with its name. That account comes from the family business itself; it is a history to report, not a reason to invent court scenes. This is the Piriquita I shop in the old centre, distinct from Piriquita II and its Lisbon branches.

Alongside the travesseiro, the company makes Sintra queijadas, small pastries with fresh cheese and cinnamon, and other sweets. There are many published visitor accounts: people often enjoy the flaky pastry and the chance to try a recipe tied to the town, while others find it too sweet or complain about queues and service under pressure. That contrast helps you choose. Try one if you want to understand the house speciality, then decide whether to take more; buying a box in a hurry will not remove a long wait.

The official site separates the phone numbers and hours of each branch. Piriquita I opens in the morning and closes later on weekends, though you should check the hours for your date. Its location lets you leave the National Palace, step into the pastry shop’s street and then walk towards Volta do Duche and the station. If the return train matters, secure the journey first: Sintra can have queues at monuments and shops alike. This house suits those seeking the signature travesseiro and willing to accept the bustle of a heavily visited address.