Nestled between Spain and the Atlantic Ocean, it's no surprise that Portugal has abundant seafood and beautiful beaches. Yet the landscape unfolds in astonishing variety from the coastline to the lush vineyards of the Douro River Valley to a mountainous, green interior dotted with castles. Celtic, Roman, and Islamic influences are evident in the land and its people, whose apparent reserve belies a welcoming and friendly nature. From big cities to tiny villages, a popular pursuit is to meet with friends and family and linger over strong coffee and pastries as the hours glide by.
Best of Portugal: Lisbon Travel Guide
2019
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Point of Interests
Cities
- Abrantes
- Alcobaça
- Almeirim
- Batalha
- Benavente
- Caldas da Rainha
- Caniçal
- Coimbra
- Constancia
- Curral das Freiras
- Ericeira
- Faro
- Fatima
- Funchal
- Lagos
- Leiria
- Lisbon
- Machico
- Monte
- Nazare
- Peniche
- Pinhão
- Porto
- Porto da Cruz
- Santana
- Santarem
- Tavira
- Tomar
- Torres Vedras
- Vila Franca de Xira
- Évora
- Óbidos
Regions
- Barca d'Alva/Castelo Rodrigo
- Coimbra and the Beiras
- Estremadura and the Ribatejo
- Madeira
- Montemor-o-Velho
- Porto and the North
- Side Trips from Lisbon
- Side Trips from Évora
- The Algarve
- The Coast and the Douro
- Tras-os-Montes
- Western Madeira
- Évora and the Alentejo
Neighborhoods
- Albufeira
- Alcacer do Sal
- Alcantara and Belem
- Alfama
- Almancil
- Almeida
- Alvito
- Alvor
- Armação de Pera
- Aveiro
- Baixa
- Beja
- Belmonte
- Buçaco
- Cabo São Vicente
- Cais do Sodre and Santos
- Campo Maior
- Caramulo
- Carvoeiro
- Castelo Branco
- Castelo Rodrigo
- Castelo de Vide
- Celorico da Beira
- Chiado and Bairro Alto
- Conimbriga
- Costa Nova
- Covilhã
- Curia
- Elvas
- Estremoz
- Figueira da Foz
- Fundão
- Gouveia
- Guarda
- Lagoa
- Lapa and Estrela
- Loule
- Luso
- Marvão
- Mertola
- Monchique
- Monsaraz
- Monte Gordo
- Olhão
- Ovar
- Parque das Nações
- Penacova
- Penamacor
- Portalegre
- Portimão
- Praia da Luz
- Praia da Rocha
- Sabugal
- Sagres
- Santiago do Cacem
- Serpa
- Silves
- Sortelha
- São Bento
- São Bras de Alportel
- The Modern City
- Trancoso
- Vale do Lobo
- Viana do Alentejo
- Vila Nova de Milfontes
- Vila Real de Santo Antonio
- Vila Viçosa
- Vila do Bispo
- Vilamoura
- Viseu
- Vista Alegre
- Águeda
- Évoramonte
Islands
Parks
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1/31The Praca do Comercio or Commerce Square is located in the city of Lisbon, Portugal. Situated near the Tagus river, the square is still commonly known as Terreiro do Paco or Palace Square
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2/31Lisbon;
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3/31Panorama of old traditional city of Lisbon with red roofs and view of river Tagus
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4/31Praca do Comercio (Commerce Square) is located near Tagus River in Lisbon, Portugal. In the center is statue of King Jose I.; Shutterstock ID 99592514; Project/Title: Fodors Portugal Gold Guide; Destination: Portugal; Downloader: Jessica Parkhill
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5/31Belem tower in Lisbon (Portugal);
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6/31The Padrao dos Descobrimentos (Monument to the Discoveries) celebrates the Portuguese who took part in the Age of Discovery. It is located in the Belem district of Lisbon, Portugal; Shutterstock ID 5040727; Project/Title: Photo Database top 200
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8/31Root Vegetables, Near Angra Do Heroismo, Island of Terceira, Azores
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9/31Furnas, Sao Miguel, Azores , Portugal
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19/31Aerial view of the Pena Palace in Sintra National Park, Portugal;
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21/31Hieronymites Monastery (Mosteiro dos Jeronimos) is located near the shore of the parish of Belem, in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. The Monastery is one of the most prominent monuments of the Manueline-style architecture (portuguese Late-Gothic) in
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22/31Belem tower in Lisbon (Portugal);
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23/31hill with old town of Porto and river Douro at sunset, Portugal;
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24/31hill with old town of Porto and river Douro at sunset, Portugal;
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25/31View of the historic city of Porto, Portugal with the Dom Luiz bridge. A metro train can be seen on the bridge; Shutterstock ID 148234274; Project/Title: Fodors Portugal Gold Guide; Destination: Portugal; Downloader: Jessica Parkhill
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26/31The old historic town center of Funchal, Madeira island, Portugal.;
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27/31The old historic town center of Funchal, Madeira island, Portugal.;
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28/31Regua, Portugal; Regua, Terraced vineyards in Douro Valley, Alto Douro Wine Region in northern Portugal, officially designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Site;
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29/31Lamego, Portugal, Europe
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30/31GUIMARAES, PORTUGAL - JULY 11: Toural Square (Largo do Toural) is one of the most central and important squares on July 11, 2014 in Guimaraes, Portugal
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31/31Tomar, Portugal - July 18, 2013: Dom Joao III Cloister (Renaissance masterpiece) in the Templar Convent of Christ in Tomar, Portugal. UNESCO World Heritage;
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