Portugal
20 Best Things to Do in Portugal
One list for the whole country, drawn from 11 cities and ranked by the travelers who went.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 803 tracked places in Portugal, max 3 per city. Updated monthly.
Oceanário de Lisboa
Park & nature · LisbonThe Oceanário de Lisboa is a world-class aquarium located in the Parque das Nações, a modern waterfront district built for the 1998 World Exposition.
Read our full guide →Castelo de São Jorge
Museum · LisbonPerched atop one of Lisbon's highest hills, Castelo de São Jorge is a medieval fortress that dominates the city's skyline.
Read our full guide →Jerónimos Monastery
Religious site · LisbonFree entryJerónimos Monastery is a masterpiece of Portuguese Manueline architecture, located in the Belém district of Lisbon.
Read our full guide →Castelo de Obidos
Landmark · ObidosFree entryÓbidos is one of Portugal's most picture-perfect medieval towns, a tiny, whitewashed village entirely enclosed within intact 12th-century walls, crowned by a hilltop castle that's now a historic pousada (inn).
Read our full guide →Matosinhos Beach
Park & nature · MatosinhosFree entryMatosinhos Beach (Praia de Matosinhos) is a long, sandy stretch along the Atlantic coast just north of Porto.
Read our full guide →Igreja do Carmo
Religious site · PortoFree entryIgreja do Carmo is one of Porto's most photographed landmarks, thanks largely to its massive side wall covered in traditional Portuguese azulejo tiles.
Read our full guide →Avenida do Mar
Landmark · FunchalFree entryAvenida do Mar is a beautiful seaside avenue in Funchal, Madeira, that runs along the harbor and offers a pleasant stroll with stunning ocean views.
Read our full guide →Igreja dos Carmelitas
Religious site · PortoFree entryIgreja dos Carmelitas is a beautiful 17th-century Carmelite church located in the heart of Porto, near the famous Livraria Lello and Clérigos Tower.
Read our full guide →Hole in One
Sight · FunchalHole in One is a lively mini-golf attraction located along Estrada Monumental in Funchal, Madeira.
Read our full guide →Praia da Coelha
Park & nature · AlbufeiraFree entryPraia da Coelha is a small, sheltered beach nestled between cliffs on the Algarve coast, just west of Albufeira's bustling center.
Read our full guide →Se-Catedral da Guarda
Religious site · GuardaFree entrySe-Catedral da Guarda, also known as the Cathedral of Guarda, is a magnificent religious site perched atop the highest city in Portugal.
Read our full guide →Garrafeira do Carmo
Market · PortoFree entryGarrafeira do Carmo is a hidden gem in Porto's vibrant Rua do Carmo, offering an authentic taste of Portuguese culture.
Read our full guide →Madeira Mandolin Orchestra
Entertainment · FunchalThe Madeira Mandolin Orchestra is a cherished musical ensemble that brings the island's folk traditions to life through the delicate tones of mandolins, violas, and guitars.
Read our full guide →Praia das Rocas
Park & nature · Castanheira de PeraFree entryPraia das Rocas is a popular river beach located along the Zêzere River in the central Portugal region of Castanheira de Pera.
Read our full guide →Praia dos Pescadores
Park & nature · EriceiraFree entryPraia dos Pescadores (Fishermen's Beach) is a charming sandy beach in the heart of Ericeira, a historic fishing town on Portugal's Silver Coast.
Read our full guide →Aqueduto da Usseira
Landmark · ObidosFree entryThe Aqueduto da Usseira is a remarkable Roman aqueduct located just outside the walled town of Óbidos, Portugal.
Read our full guide →Fatia Transfers
Sight · TaviraFatia Transfers is a top-rated transportation service in Tavira, known for punctuality and comfort. They specialize in airport transfers from Faro Airport to Tavira and surrounding areas, as well as local trips.
Read our full guide →Friends Bar
Sight · Olhos de AguaFriends Bar is a beloved nightlife spot in the small fishing village of Olhos de Agua, near Albufeira.
Read our full guide →Merlins Bar
Sight · AlbufeiraFree entryMerlins Bar is a beloved Irish pub situated on Rua Miguel Bombarda in the heart of Albufeira's historic old town.
Read our full guide →Matt's Bar
Sight · AlbufeiraFree entryMatt's Bar is a popular nightlife spot situated on Rua Victoria in the heart of Albufeira's old town, Portugal.
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