Portugal offers a broad mix of historic cities, beaches, wine landscapes, mountain scenery and island destinations. These 15 places provide a useful starting point.

15 Places to Consider

1. Lisbon: Historic neighborhoods, viewpoints, museums and food.
2. Porto: Riverfront heritage, architecture and port wine culture.
3. Sintra: Palaces, gardens and forested hills.
4. Algarve: Beaches, cliffs, coastal towns and outdoor activities.
5. Douro Valley: Vineyards, river scenery and wine estates.
6. Évora: Historic Alentejo city and heritage.
7. Coimbra: University city and historic center.
8. Braga: Religious heritage and northern culture.
9. Guimarães: Medieval heritage and historic center.
10. Madeira: Mountains, levadas, gardens and Atlantic scenery.
11. Azores: Volcanic landscapes, lakes and outdoor experiences.
12. Nazaré: Coastal scenery and famous surf conditions.
13. Óbidos: Walled historic town.
14. Aveiro: Canals, architecture and nearby coastal landscapes.
15. Funchal: Madeira’s capital and a base for island exploration.

Choose by Interest

Choose Lisbon and Porto for city culture, Algarve for beaches, Douro for wine, Madeira and the Azores for nature, and Alentejo for heritage and countryside.

Continue with our Portugal travel guide and Portugal regions guide.

Official resource: Visit Portugal destinations.

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