Évora
Alentejo · Roman temple · UNESCO
38.5712, -7.9135
Reference map
Map of Portugal
Major Portuguese cities and tourist destinations on the mainland plus Madeira and the Azores.
Alentejo
1 locationAlgarve
3 locationsFaro
Algarve · regional capital
37.0194, -7.9304
Lagos
Algarve · cliffs + beaches
37.1028, -8.6740
Albufeira
Algarve · resort town
37.0891, -8.2473
Atlantic Islands
2 locationsFunchal (Madeira)
Madeira · island capital
32.6669, -16.9241
Ponta Delgada (Azores)
Azores · São Miguel · capital
37.7412, -25.6756
Central
5 locationsAveiro
Central · 'Portuguese Venice'
40.6405, -8.6538
Coimbra
Central · oldest Portuguese university
40.2033, -8.4103
Nazaré
Central coast · big-wave surfing
39.6027, -9.0738
Óbidos
Central · medieval walled town
39.3606, -9.1551
Fátima
Central · Marian pilgrimage site
39.6171, -8.6533
Lisbon Region
4 locationsLisbon (Lisboa)
Capital · Atlantic coast
38.7223, -9.1393
Sintra
Near Lisbon · palaces + UNESCO
38.8029, -9.3817
Cascais
Coastal town near Lisbon
38.6967, -9.4218
Setúbal
South of Lisbon · port
38.5244, -8.8882
Northern
4 locationsPorto
Northern Portugal · port wine capital · UNESCO
41.1579, -8.6291
Braga
Northern Portugal · religious heritage
41.5454, -8.4260
Guimarães
Birthplace of Portugal · UNESCO old town
41.4419, -8.2920
Viana do Castelo
Far north · Atlantic coast
41.6932, -8.8326
Portugal at a glance
Portugal sits on the Iberian Peninsula's Atlantic coast.
- Mainland regions: Norte, Centro, Lisboa, Alentejo, Algarve
- Atlantic island regions: Madeira + Azores
- Capital: Lisbon (since 1147)
- Most-visited region: Algarve (beach), then Lisbon + Porto
Classic Portugal itinerary
Two main bases serve most trips.
- Lisbon (3-4 days): Alfama + Belém + Sintra day trip
- Porto (2-3 days): Ribeira + Douro Valley wine country
- Algarve (3-4 days): beach + cliff hiking
- Atlantic islands: Madeira (hiking) or Azores (whale watching)
Why Portugal is having a moment
Tourism has boomed since 2015.
- Year-round mild climate (especially Algarve)
- Strong euro-area infrastructure with lower costs than Spain/France
- World-class wine country (Douro, Alentejo)
- Big-wave surfing (Nazaré) + beach surfing (Ericeira, Peniche)
Frequently asked questions
Capital of Portugal?
Lisbon — since 1147.
Best month to visit?
May–June or September–October. July–August is hot in the south + crowded.
Is Madeira part of Portugal?
Yes — Madeira and the Azores are both autonomous regions of Portugal.
Best Portuguese wine region?
Douro Valley (port wine) and Alentejo (reds). Vinho Verde region for whites.
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