Regions of Portugal
From Lisbon’s vibrant culture to Porto’s historic charm, Algarve’s stunning beaches, Alentejo’s tranquil countryside, to Madeira’s and Azores’ lush landscapes, there’s something for every traveler to enjoy!
Regions of Portugal
From Lisbon’s vibrant culture to Porto’s historic charm, Algarve’s stunning beaches, Alentejo’s tranquil countryside, to Madeira’s and Azores’ lush landscapes, there’s something for every traveler to enjoy!
It was in the Porto and in the North regions that Portugal was founded in the 12th century and the Portuguese became a people and a nation.
In the interior of the country, there are mountains and villages of granite and schist. By the sea, fishing villages and cosmopolitan beaches with water sports set the pace of the day. And everywhere centuries old heritage proudly displays the history of the region.
Lisbon is Portugal's capital and the hub of a multifaceted area that appeals to different tastes and senses.
The plains that extend as far as the eye can see start close to the Tagus. While to the north, the pace is set by the green of the flatlands, further south the landscape combines with the sun, the heat and a slower pace of life. This is the Alentejo.
It was here that, in the 15th century, the Portuguese set off on the epic journey that led them to discover other peoples and cultures… and it is in the Algarve that we cheerfully welcome many of our visitors. Even the climate is mild and sunny all year round!
Mother Nature has created a land full of natural beauty, ready to be explored, in the blue immensity of the Atlantic Ocean: the Azores.
Right in the middle of the Atlantic, the islands of Madeira and Porto Santo are a haven of natural beauty. The exotic colours of the flowers stand out from among the blue sea and the emerald green vegetation; this is an archipelago where two thirds are a protected area and where the largest Laurisilva forest in the world is located.