Regions of Portugal

From Minho to the Algarve, and the islands too: see what sets each region apart, when to go and where to start.

Which region is right for me?

Mainland Portugal

Lisboa

A capital on the Tagus, with Sintra, Cascais and beaches minutes away.

19 itinerary 130 place

Best time to visit
May – Oct
Ideal for
Culture · History · Beaches
2 district
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Algarve

Golden cliffs, sea caves, calm-water beaches and sunshine almost all year.

30 itinerary 153 place

Best time to visit
May – Oct
Ideal for
Beaches
1 district
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Islands

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Tourgal organises Portugal into 7 regions: Norte, Centro, Lisboa, Alentejo, Algarve and the islands Madeira e Açores.

See what sets each region apart, the best time to visit and who it suits best. Then explore the districts and the tours available.