Portugal City Travel Guide

Map of Portugal.

Portugal Cities

(in alphabetical order) Click on the city for more detailed information.

Aveiro
On the Vouga estuary, this small town is connected to the sea by a canal.

Braga
District capital in NW Portugal, agricultural and religious centre.

Coimbra
Cathedral city with the oldest university in Portugal.

Faro-Loulé
Small sister towns in the Algarve province in the south. Cork, figs and oranges are produced here.

Guimaraes
Dom Afonso Henriques fought for Portugal's independence here, so this northern town is considered the birthplace of the nation.

Leiria
An hour's drive from Lisbon, this town of 33,000 people is famous for its pine trees planted by royal decree.

Lisbon (Lisboa)
The capital of Portugal on the River Tagus, now spanned by Europe's longest bridge (11km).

Porto
Inhabited since the eighth century BC, this large port city on the Douro River is the centre of the port wine industry.

Albufeira
The Algarve's premier fun Mediterranean resort.

Algarve Regions
Read a guide to the Algarve's various regions and resort towns.

Azores
Beautiful, unspoilt, natural nine island archipeligo in the mid-Atlantic. Mecca for whale and bird-watchers.

Belem
Suburb of Lisbon and Portugal's historic gateway to the sea.

Cascais
Attractive Atlantic resort on Portugal's Riviera.

Elvas
Historic fortress city near the border with Spain.

Estoril
Resort famous for Europe's largest casino and championship golf.

Estremoz
Historic town known for its fine marble and earthenware.

Evora
Beautifully preserved Renaissance city of palaces, squares and churches.

Lagos
Historic Algarve resort with a stunning coastline.

Madeira
Verdant volcanic island in the mid-Atlantic known for its fine wines, flowers and year-round temperate climate.

Nazaré
Part quaint fishing village; part booming resort.

Obidos
Historical and picturesque walled village, complete with romantic castle.

Portalegre
Pictureque town in the Alentejo famous for its mansions and unique tapestry.

Portimão
A bustling, lively fishing port and the gateway to the resorts of Ferragudo and Praia da Rocha.

Setúbal
Home of the beautiful Manueline Igreja de Jesus plus fine wines and seafood.

Silves
A tranquil town known for its Mooorish Castle and Gothic Cathedral.

Sintra
Stunning hillside setting & former summer residence of Portugal's kings.

Tavira
A picturesque resort in the Algarve popular with families and the older generation.

Tomar
Spiritual home of the Order of the Knights Templar.

Viana do Castelo
The Minho's premier resort.

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