Portugal

Regions of Portugal

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of Portugal through its 7 unique regions

7 regions

31 cities

10.4M inhabitants

14 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

Average Tourism Index

Cities

10.4M

inhabitants

UNESCO

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Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

PT-15

Algarve

Capital: Faro

4,997 km²

467K

Mediterranean

Attractions

Ponta da PiedadeBenagil CaveRia Formosa Natural Park+1

Cities (5)

Faro, Lagos, Albufeira +2 more

No UNESCO sites

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PT-17

Lisbon Metropolitan Area

Capital: Lisbon

3,015 km²

2.9M

Mediterranean

Attractions

Belém Tower (UNESCO)Jerónimos Monastery (UNESCO)Sintra's Palaces (UNESCO)+1

Cities (4)

Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais +1 more

2 UNESCO sites

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PT-30

Madeira

Capital: Funchal

801 km²

251K

Tropical

Attractions

Laurissilva Forest (UNESCO)Pico Ruivo & Pico do ArieiroLevada walks+1

Cities (4)

Funchal, Câmara de Lobos, Machico +1 more

1 UNESCO sites

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PT-11

North

Capital: Porto

21,286 km²

3.7M

Mediterranean

Attractions

Historic Centre of Porto (UNESCO)Douro Valley (UNESCO)Guimarães Castle+1

Cities (5)

Porto, Braga, Vila Nova de Gaia +2 more

4 UNESCO sites

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PT-20

Azores

Capital: Ponta Delgada

2,322 km²

236K

Oceanic

Attractions

Sete Cidades LakeMount Pico (highest point in Portugal)Angra do Heroísmo (UNESCO)+1

Cities (3)

Ponta Delgada, Angra do Heroísmo, Horta

2 UNESCO sites

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PT-16

Center

Capital: Coimbra

28,199 km²

2.2M

Continental

Attractions

University of Coimbra (UNESCO)Monastery of Batalha (UNESCO)Convent of Christ in Tomar (UNESCO)+2

Cities (6)

Coimbra, Aveiro, Leiria +3 more

3 UNESCO sites

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