Regions of Portugal
From the Douro terraces to the Atlantic islands, each region asks for a different pace. Choose a place, then follow the local stories that bring it into focus.
The best places to visit in Portugal are Lisbon and Sintra, Porto and the Douro Valley, Évora and the Alentejo, the Algarve coast, and the islands of Madeira and the Azores. A first trip usually pairs Lisbon with Porto; a longer one adds the Alentejo and the Algarve.
Short on time? See the best day trips from Lisbon or our guide to how many days you need.
The North
Porto, the Douro and the green Minho
Centro
The central coast, Coimbra and the high mountains
Lisbon & the coast
City streets, Sintra and the Atlantic south of the Tagus
Alentejo
Évora, cork country, Comporta and the Atlantic coast
Algarve
The western cliffs and the Ria Formosa lagoon
Madeira
Atlantic island landscapes and levada paths
The Azores
Volcanic islands, crater lakes and ocean crossings