(in alphabetical order) Click on the city for more detailed information on Portugal's main towns and regions.
Aveiro
On the Vouga estuary, this small town is connected to the sea by a canal.
Braga
District capital in NW Portugal, agricultural and religious centre.
Coimbra
Cathedral city with the oldest university in Portugal.
Faro-Loulé
Small sister towns in the Algarve province in the south. Cork, figs and oranges are produced here.
Guimaraes
Dom Afonso Henriques fought for Portugal's independence here, so this northern town is considered the birthplace of the nation.
Leiria
An hour's drive from Lisbon, this town of 33,000 people is famous
for its pine trees planted by royal decree.
Lisbon (Lisboa)
The capital of Portugal on the River Tagus, now spanned by Europe's
second longest bridge (11 km) and the longest at the time it was built.
Porto
Inhabited since the eighth century BC, this large port city on the
Douro River is the centre of the port wine industry.
Find information on some of Portugal's most beautiful small towns and villages including Belem in Lisbon and Estoril, Sintra and Cascais all three easy day trips from the Portuguese capital.
Belem
Suburb of Lisbon and Portugal's historic gateway to the sea.
Cascais
Attractive Atlantic resort on Portugal's Riviera.
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Estoril
Resort famous for Europe's largest casino and championship golf.
Nazaré
Part quaint fishing village; part booming resort.
Obidos
Historical and picturesque walled village, complete with romantic
castle.
Sintra
Stunning hillside setting & former summer residence of Portugal's
kings.
Tomar
Spiritual home of the Order of the Knights Templar.
Viana do Castelo
The Minho's premier resort.
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