Europe · Southern Europe
Portuguese Republic
Portugal is a country on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, also including the Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira. Known for its Age of Discovery history, beautiful coastal scenery, Fado music, delicious cuisine, and warm hospitality, Portugal is one of Europe's most charming destinations.
Lisbon
Region · Lisbon
Norte
Region · Porto
Centro
Region · Coimbra
Alentejo
Region · Évora
Algarve
Region · Faro
Azores
Autonomous Region · Ponta Delgada
Madeira
Autonomous Region · Funchal
Lisbon
Population: 505,526
The historic capital on seven hills along the Tagus estuary, known for trams and Fado music
Porto
Population: 237,591
Portugal's second city, famous for port wine and stunning azulejo tile architecture
Braga
Population: 193,333
One of Portugal's oldest cities with an impressive Roman heritage
Funchal
Population: 111,892
Capital of Madeira Island, a subtropical paradise in the Atlantic
Portugal occupies the westernmost portion of mainland Europe, bordered by Spain to the north and east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The country also includes the Atlantic island groups of the Azores and Madeira.
Portugal has a Mediterranean climate in the south and a maritime climate in the north. Summers are warm and dry, winters mild and wet. The Algarve in the south enjoys 300+ days of sunshine per year.
Belém Tower
Lisbon
16th-century fortified tower on the Tagus River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Jerónimos Monastery
Lisbon
Masterpiece of Manueline architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pena Palace
Sintra
Colorful Romanticist palace atop a hill in Sintra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Douro Valley
Norte Region
UNESCO World Heritage wine region producing the grapes for Port wine
Portugal has 18 districts in mainland Portugal plus 2 autonomous regions (Azores and Madeira).
Portuguese is the official language of 9 countries across 4 continents.
Portugal was a global maritime power in the 15th and 16th centuries, establishing one of the largest empires in history.
Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork.
Fado, Portugal's distinctive musical genre, was designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2011.
The Vasco da Gama Bridge in Lisbon (17.2 km) is the longest bridge in Europe.
Portugal is the world's largest producer of cork.
Portugal produces about 50% of the world's cork supply. Cork is harvested from the bark of cork oak trees (Quercus suber) without cutting down the tree, making it a sustainable industry. Portugal's cork forests are unique ecosystems called 'montado' that support significant biodiversity.
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Last updated: 2024-01-01