Portugal Travel Guide & Community

Portugal is a travel destination in Southern Europe. Its capital is Lisbon. June and May are its two best months to visit, ranked on 1991–2020 climate averages.

Top places to visit in Portugal

• Lisbon (city, Lisboa) — Hilly capital of light — trams, azulejo tiles, fado music, and pastéis de nata.
• Porto (city, Porto) — World Heritage riverfront — port wine lodges, São Bento station, and bolhão market.
• Algarve (beach, Faro) — Golden limestone sea stacks, sea caves, and endless Atlantic beaches in the south.
• Sintra (landmark, Lisboa) — Fairy-tale palaces perched in wooded hills — Pena, Moorish Castle, and Quinta.
• Douro Valley (region, Vila Real) — UNESCO wine region — terraced vineyards cascading to a winding river, river cruises.
• Madeira (natural, Madeira) — Island of eternal spring — levada walks, Monte toboggan, and exotic flowers.
• Azores (natural, Azores) — Mid-Atlantic volcanic archipelago — whale watching, caldeiras, and thermal pools.
• Évora (landmark, Évora) — Walled Roman city of Alentejo — temple ruins, bone chapel, and cork oak plains.
• Óbidos (landmark, Leiria) — Perfectly preserved medieval walled village with a cherry liqueur served in chocolate cups.
• Cascais & Estoril (beach, Lisboa) — Elegant Atlantic Riviera — beaches, pousadas, and the Boca do Inferno sea cliffs.