Things to Do in Portugal

There are 191 attractions in Portugal. São Jorge Castle, hilltop medieval castle offering panoramic lisbon views, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
São Jorge Castle
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São Jorge Castle
Hilltop medieval castle offering panoramic Lisbon views
Castle
Belém Tower
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Belém Tower
16th-century riverside fortification in Lisbon
Building
Jerónimos Monastery
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Jerónimos Monastery
Manueline monastery housing royal tombs and museum
Religious Site
Pena Palace
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Pena Palace
Romanticist hilltop palace with eclectic revival architecture
Palace
Clérigos Church
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Clérigos Church
Baroque church with tall ornamental bell tower
Religious Site
Cabo da Roca
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Cabo da Roca
Westernmost point of continental Europe with sea cliffs
Cape
University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia
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University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia
Historic university district with ancient academic buildings
Historical Site
Rua Augusta Arch
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Rua Augusta Arch
Triumphal arch marking Lisbon's central pedestrian plaza
Monument
Sintra National Palace
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Sintra National Palace
Royal residence with distinctive twin chimneys
Palace
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
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Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte
Baroque pilgrimage site famed for monumental staircase
Church
Roman Temple of Évora
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Roman Temple of Évora
Well-preserved Roman temple in Évora's historic center
Archaeological Site
Lisbon Oceanarium
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Lisbon Oceanarium
Large Atlantic aquarium featuring global marine ecosystems
Museum
National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon
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National Museum of Archaeology, Lisbon
Portugal's archaeology museum housing Roman and prehistoric collections
Museum
National Azulejo Museum
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National Azulejo Museum
Museum dedicated to decorative Portuguese tile art
Museum
Palace of Mafra
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Palace of Mafra
Baroque royal palace and monumental basilica complex
Palace
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National Coach Museum
Museum housing historic royal coaches and carriages
Museum
Church of Santa Engrácia
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Church of Santa Engrácia
Lisbon church serving as Portugal's national pantheon
Church
National Museum of Ancient Art
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National Museum of Ancient Art
Portugal's national museum of European and Asian art
Museum
Palace of Ajuda
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Palace of Ajuda
Neoclassical royal palace and national historic museum
Palace
National Museum Soares dos Reis
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National Museum Soares dos Reis
Portugal's fine arts museum with 19th-century works
Museum
Berlengas
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Berlengas
Granite island archipelago and marine reserve with seabirds
Islands
São Miguel Island
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São Miguel Island
Azores island with volcanic lakes and hot springs
Island
Pico Island
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Pico Island
Azorean island dominated by Portugal's highest peak, Pico
Island
Estádio da Luz
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Estádio da Luz
Lisbon football stadium, home ground of SL Benfica
Stadium
Terceira Island
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Terceira Island
Azorean island featuring volcanic landscapes and UNESCO Angra
Island
Madeira Island
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Madeira Island
Portuguese Atlantic island with rugged cliffs and levadas
Island
Estádio do Dragão
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Estádio do Dragão
Modern Porto stadium; FC Porto's home ground
Stadium
Savage Islands
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Savage Islands
Remote Portuguese nature reserve with seabird colonies
Islands
Faial Island
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Faial Island
Azorean island famous for Capelinhos volcanic landscape
Island
Mount Pico
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Mount Pico
Portugal's highest mountain and Azores volcanic peak
Mountain
Flores Island (Azores)
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Flores Island (Azores)
Azores island of dramatic cliffs and hydrangea fields
Island
Santa Maria Island
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Santa Maria Island
Easternmost Azores island with volcanic cliffs and beaches
Island
Serra da Estrela
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Serra da Estrela
Portugal's highest mountain range with glacial valleys and cheese
Mountains
Corvo Island
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Corvo Island
Small Azores island with volcanic caldera and village
Island
Estádio José Alvalade
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Estádio José Alvalade
Football stadium in Lisbon, Sporting CP home
Stadium
Graciosa
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Graciosa
Small Azorean island with vineyards and volcanic landscapes
Island
Sistema Central
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Sistema Central
Mountain range dividing central Iberian Peninsula
Mountains
São Jorge Island
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São Jorge Island
Azores island known for volcanic landscapes and tea
Island
Desertas Islands
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Desertas Islands
Protected uninhabited islets near Madeira, important seabird sanctuary
Islands
Estádio Municipal de Braga
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Estádio Municipal de Braga
Striking stadium built into quarry, home to SC Braga
Stadium
Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
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Prehistoric Rock Art Sites in the Côa Valley and Siega Verde
Open-air Paleolithic rock engravings, UNESCO World Heritage
Archaeological Site
Cape St. Vincent
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Cape St. Vincent
Portugal's southwestern cape, site of historic lighthouse
Cape
Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
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Estádio D. Afonso Henriques
Braga stadium named after Portugal's first king
Stadium
Lisbon Cathedral
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Lisbon Cathedral
Medieval cathedral and Lisbon's oldest church
Religious Site
Peneda-Gerês National Park
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Peneda-Gerês National Park
Mountainous protected park with rivers and granite landscapes
National Park
Praça do Comércio
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Praça do Comércio
Major Lisbon riverside square with arcaded facades
Square
Monument of the Discoveries
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Monument of the Discoveries
Lisbon riverside monument celebrating Portugal's Age of Discovery
Monument
Pico Ruivo
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Pico Ruivo
Madeira's highest peak with panoramic hiking trails
Mountain
Battle of Aljubarrota
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Battle of Aljubarrota
Historic 1385 battlefield site near Aljubarrota
Museum
Estádio Nacional
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Estádio Nacional
Portugal's national stadium hosting sports and concerts
Stadium
Luis I Bridge
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Luis I Bridge
Double-deck iron arch bridge spanning Douro River in Porto
Monument
Estádio Algarve
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Estádio Algarve
Coastal Portuguese stadium built for Euro 2004
Stadium
Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
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Estádio Cidade de Coimbra
Modern Coimbra stadium near university, hosted Euro matches
Stadium
Estádio Municipal de Aveiro – Mário Duarte
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Estádio Municipal de Aveiro – Mário Duarte
Aveiro municipal stadium, built for Euro 2004
Stadium
Estádio do Bessa
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Estádio do Bessa
Porto's Boavista stadium with distinctive horseshoe design
Stadium
Lisbon Baixa
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Lisbon Baixa
Historic downtown Lisbon district with Pombaline grid
Area
Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa
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Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa
Multiuse Leiria stadium built for Euro 2004
Stadium
Palace of Queluz
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Palace of Queluz
18th-century Portuguese palace with Rococo interiors near Lisbon
Palace
Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
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Calouste Gulbenkian Museum
Lisbon museum housing Calouste Gulbenkian's art collection
Museum
Pico do Areeiro
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Pico do Areeiro
Prominent mountain peak on Madeira with panoramic views
Mountain
Porto Cathedral
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Porto Cathedral
Romanesque cathedral dominating Porto's historic skyline
Church
Belém Palace
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Belém Palace
Official presidential residence and 18th-century palace
Palace
Castle of Guimarães
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Castle of Guimarães
Medieval castle central to Portugal's national origins
Castle
Ponte de D. Maria Pia
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Ponte de D. Maria Pia
19th-century iron railway bridge spanning the Douro in Porto
Monument
Vasco da Gama Tower
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Vasco da Gama Tower
Modern Lisbon tower with riverside observation deck
Tower
Castle of the Moors
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Castle of the Moors
Hilltop medieval castle overlooking Sintra and Atlantic views
Castle
Palácio da Bolsa
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Palácio da Bolsa
19th-century stock exchange palace with ornate Arab Room
Palace
Quinta da Regaleira
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Quinta da Regaleira
Romanticist estate in Sintra with ceremonial initiation well
Palace
São Bento Palace
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São Bento Palace
Seat of Portugal's parliament in central Lisbon
Palace
Braga Cathedral
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Braga Cathedral
Portugal's historic cathedral blending Romanesque and Baroque
Church
Cathedral of Évora
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Cathedral of Évora
Medieval cathedral combining Romanesque and Gothic architecture
Church
Formigas
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Formigas
Small Azorean reef islets forming a marine reserve
Islands
Bugio Island
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Bugio Island
Small islet off Madeira, notable for seabird colonies
Island
Central Mosque of Lisbon
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Central Mosque of Lisbon
Main Lisbon mosque serving Portugal's Muslim community
Mosque
Church of Saint Ildefonso
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Church of Saint Ildefonso
18th-century Porto church with azulejo tile facade
Religious Site
Church of São Francisco
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Church of São Francisco
Gothic-turned-baroque church famous for gilded interior
Religious Site
Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
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Monastery of São Vicente de Fora
Baroque royal pantheon and active monastery in Lisbon
Religious Site
Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
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Teatro Nacional de São Carlos
Lisbon's historic opera house from 18th century
Theater
Águas Livres Aqueduct
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Águas Livres Aqueduct
18th-century aqueduct supplying Lisbon, notable arches
Monument
Cape Espichel
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Cape Espichel
Clifftop promontory with historic sanctuary and lighthouse
Cape
Carmo Convent
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Carmo Convent
Gothic convent ruined by 1755 earthquake, open-air church
Religious Site
Estrela Basilica
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Estrela Basilica
Lisbon basilica famous for baroque and neoclassical architecture
Church
Monastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra)
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Monastery of the Holy Cross (Coimbra)
Coimbra monastery featuring Romanesque and Baroque architecture
Temple
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
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Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Romanesque cathedral in Coimbra dating from medieval period
Church
Rossio
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Rossio
Historic Lisbon square and major transport hub
Square
Sanctuary of Christ the King
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Sanctuary of Christ the King
Large Cristo Rei monument overlooking Lisbon and Tagus
Monument
São Bento railway station
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São Bento railway station
Grand railway station in Porto famed for azulejo tiles
Monument
Cabo Girão
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Cabo Girão
Sea cliff skywalk on Madeira with dramatic views
Cliff
Capela dos Ossos
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Capela dos Ossos
16th-century Évora chapel lined with human bones
Church
Deserta Grande Island
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Deserta Grande Island
Uninhabited Madeira island and protected nature reserve
Island
Igreja de São Roque
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Igreja de São Roque
Historic Lisbon church with ornate Baroque interior chapels
Religious Site
Rossio railway station
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Rossio railway station
Historic Lisbon station with ornate 19th-century facade
Monument
Torre (Serra da Estrela)
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Torre (Serra da Estrela)
Highest point of mainland Portugal in Serra da Estrela
Mountain
Castle of Almourol
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Castle of Almourol
Romantic medieval island castle on the Tagus River
Castle
Cathedral of Funchal
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Cathedral of Funchal
15th-century cathedral in Funchal, notable Manueline elements
Church
Conímbriga
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Conímbriga
Extensive Roman ruins near Coimbra with intricate mosaics
Ruins
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Ilha de Porto Santo
Madeira island famed for long sandy beaches
Island
Monserrate Palace
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Monserrate Palace
19th-century romantic palace with botanical gardens
Palace
Ribeira Palace
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Ribeira Palace
Former Lisbon royal palace adjacent to the Tagus River
Palace
Sanctuary of Fátima
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Sanctuary of Fátima
Major Catholic pilgrimage site linked to Marian apparitions
Religious Site