The most beautiful cities in Portugal
The best of Portugal cities
Portugal is famous not only for its beautiful Atlantic coast, but also for its beautiful cities with an interesting atmosphere, bright colors, Azujelos tiles, but also light desolation. Let's take a look at the beautiful Portuguese cities and towns that are definitely worth a visit.
Porto
The most beautiful Portuguese city
Porto is the second largest, but the most beautiful portuguese city, with a picturesque location above the Douro River. You will find here many sights such as the Torre dos Clérigos, the 75 m high bell tower, Palácio da Bolsa, the main street of Avenida dos Aliados and many churches. The most beautiful is the overall view of the city from the river and its atmosphere continue reading
Lisabon
The capital of Portugal
The city of Lisbon belongs to smaller European capitals, but if you count the agglomerations, it is more than three million inhabitants. Among the most important sights are Belém Tower, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, castle of saint George and the historic district of Baixa. continue reading
Aveiro
Portuguese Venice
Aveiro is a seaside town in the north of Portugal. Thanks to the waterways it is called the Portuguese Venice. Typical are here „Azujelos“ – tiled facades continue reading
Sintra
The city of two royal palaces
Just twenty kilometers west of Lisbon you will find the former summer residence of the Portuguese kings of Sintra. Today you will find two royal palaces, a castle, lots of gardens and lookout peaks. So you can spend the whole day walking here continue reading
Marvão
Romantic portuguese town with castle
Practically on the border with Spain, on the mountain promontory is the beautiful town of Marvão. The main attraction for tourists is the local castle, but the whole town is worth a visit not only because of its breathtaking location. continue reading
Óbidos
The city with the most famous castle in Portugal
Óbidos is one of the most picturesque cities in Portugal and at the same time perhaps the most famous castle of this country. The town is still partially surrounded by walls. In addition to the castle itself, you will find a number of churches and winding streets continue reading
Monsanto
The village between the boulders
In the eastern part of Portugal, a short distance from the border with Spain, lies the village of Monsanto, in which it seems as if time has stopped. The original inhabitants built their dwellings here between the boulders, which are often larger than the houses themselves. The village in 1938 even won the national competition for the „most portuguese village“, which led to increased tourism. However, local people still managed to preserve the original romantic appearance continue reading
Piodão
Village hidden in the hills
Piodão is a small village in the central part of Portugal. The terraced alleyways along with the stone walls of houses, in contrast to the surrounding hills of the Serra do Açor Mountains, create an unforgettable spectacle. continue reading
Azenhas do Mar
Town on the cliff
Azenhas do Mar is a picturesque town built directly on the cliff. Within its reach are beautiful beaches and so it is not surprising that it is a popular tourist site continue reading
Castelo de Vide
Fortified city at the border with Spain
Castelo de Vide is a picturesque historic city just off the border with Spain. The white plastered houses contrast with a mighty castle on top of a hill. The whole city is surrounded by extensive olive groves. continue reading
