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Points of interest · Portugal · Updated on 6 November 2026

Attractions and sights in Portugal

Portugal has 2,421 points of interest on the Outdoor Pitstop map. 54 have a page of their own with a photo and a story. Most of them are in Lisbon (598), Porto (204) and Évora (151).

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Tower of Belém
Tower of Belém, Lisboa
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Photo: Rehman Abubakr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Comércio Square
Comércio Square, Lisboa
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Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Jerónimos Monastery
Jerónimos Monastery, Lisboa
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Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

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  1. 1Tower of BelémAttraction · Lisbon · Audio tour 2:09
  2. 2Comércio SquareAttraction · Lisbon · Audio tour 2:04
  3. 3Jerónimos MonasteryMuseum · Lisbon · Audio tour 2:16
  4. 4São Jorge CastleAttraction · Lisbon · Audio tour 2:12
  5. 5Quinta da RegaleiraAttraction · Sintra · Audio tour 2:11
  6. 6Monument to the DiscoveriesAttraction · Lisbon · Audio tour 2:06
By district →6 of 48 shown

24 audio tours in Portugal

At these places the app tells the story on the spot, in about two minutes. Listen in English or Dutch.

Tower of Belém
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Tower of Belém

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Photo: Rehman Abubakr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Comércio Square
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Comércio Square

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Photo: Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Jerónimos Monastery
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Jerónimos Monastery

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Photo: Holger Uwe Schmitt · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
São Jorge Castle
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

São Jorge Castle

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Photo: Kent Wang · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Quinta da Regaleira
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Quinta da Regaleira

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Photo: Kent Wang · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

With Pro you check in at the place and hear the whole story; new users get Pro for their first 4 weeks.

Hear the story of Tower of Belém on the spot with the app

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The 48 best-known attractions in Portugal

After the places above, best known first.

  1. 10Sintra National PalaceSintra National PalaceAttraction · Sintra · Audio tour 2:19
  2. 11Casa da MúsicaCasa da MúsicaAttraction · Porto · Audio tour 2:05
  3. 12Castelo de GuimarãesCastelo de GuimarãesAttraction · Guimarães · Audio tour 2:13
  4. 13MEO ArenaMEO ArenaAttraction · Lisbon · Audio tour 2:10
  5. 14Pena National PalacePena National PalaceAttraction · Sintra · Audio tour 2:20
  6. 15National Museum of Ancient ArtNational Museum of Ancient ArtMuseum · Lisbon · Audio tour 2:17
  7. 16Queluz National PalaceQueluz National PalaceMuseum · Sintra · Audio tour 2:12
  8. 17Castle of the MoorsCastle of the MoorsCastle · Sintra · Audio tour 2:12
  9. 18Monserrate PalaceMonserrate PalaceAttraction · Sintra · Audio tour 2:07
  10. 19Capelinhos VolcanoCapelinhos VolcanoAttraction · Horta · Audio tour 2:02
  11. 20Estação de São BentoEstação de São BentoAttraction · Porto · Audio tour 2:13
  12. 21Palácio da BolsaPalácio da BolsaAttraction · Porto · Audio tour 2:32
  13. 22National Shrine of Christ the KingNational Shrine of Christ the KingAttraction · Almada · Audio tour 2:17
  14. 23TorreTorreAttraction · Seia · Audio tour 1:53
  15. 24Lello & Irmao BookstoreLello & Irmao BookstoreAttraction · Porto · Audio tour 2:12
  16. 25Navy MuseumNavy MuseumMuseum · Lisbon · Story
  17. 26Rua Augusta ArchRua Augusta ArchAttraction · Lisbon · Story
  18. 27Panteão NacionalPanteão NacionalAttraction · Lisbon · Story
  19. 28Chapel of BonesChapel of BonesMuseum · Évora · Story
  20. 29National Ceramic Tile MuseumNational Ceramic Tile MuseumMuseum · Lisbon · Story
  21. 30Vasco da Gama TowerVasco da Gama TowerObservation tower · Lisbon · Story
  22. 31Belém National PalaceBelém National PalaceAttraction · Lisbon · Story
  23. 32Biblioteca JoaninaBiblioteca JoaninaAttraction · Coimbra · Story
  24. 33Praia da MarinhaPraia da MarinhaAttraction · Lagoa · Story
  25. 34Aqueduto das Águas LivresAqueduto das Águas LivresMuseum · Lisbon · Story
  26. 35Cabo GirãoCabo GirãoViewpoint · Câmara de Lobos · Story
  27. 36Castelo de AlmourolCastelo de AlmourolAttraction · Vila Nova da Barquinha · Story
  28. 37Elevador da BicaElevador da BicaAttraction · Lisbon · Story
  29. 38Universidade de CoimbraUniversidade de CoimbraAttraction · Coimbra · Story
  30. 39National Archaeology MuseumNational Archaeology MuseumMuseum · Lisbon · Story
  31. 40Almendres CromlechAlmendres CromlechAttraction · Évora · Story
  32. 41Igreja de São Vicente de ForaIgreja de São Vicente de ForaAttraction · Lisbon · Story
  33. 42Ponte 516 AroucaPonte 516 AroucaAttraction · Arouca · Story
  34. 43Observatório Astronómico de LisboaObservatório Astronómico de LisboaMuseum · Lisbon · Story
  35. 44Mosteiro de Santa CruzMosteiro de Santa CruzAttraction · Coimbra · Story
  36. 45Serra da CoroaSerra da CoroaViewpoint · Vinhais · Story
  37. 46Dom Pedro IV SquareDom Pedro IV SquareAttraction · Lisbon · Story
  38. 47Palácio Nacional da AjudaPalácio Nacional da AjudaCastle · Lisbon · Story
  39. 48Town GateTown GateAttraction · Óbidos · Story

Choose a district

20 districts have points of interest, 2 of them an overview of their own. Most are in Lisbon (598), Porto (204) and Évora (151).

Towns with an overview of their own

3 towns have enough points of interest for an overview of their own. Lisbon has the most: 311.

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Frequently asked questions

How many attractions are there in Portugal?

The Outdoor Pitstop map shows 2,421 points of interest in Portugal, 54 of them with a page of their own with a photo and a story.

What are the best known attractions in Portugal?

Among others Tower of Belém, Comércio Square, Jerónimos Monastery, São Jorge Castle and Quinta da Regaleira.

Which district has the most attractions?

Lisbon (598), then Porto (204) and Évora (151).

Which town has the most attractions?

Lisbon (311), then Porto (115) and Sintra (58).

How does an audio tour work?

When you are at the place, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells its story in about two minutes, in English or Dutch. With Pro you check in and hear the whole story.

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