Top 50 Best Things to Do in Portugal
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Portugal

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  • National Palace of Penatop_1
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    391639
    Sintra
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󱨜Multi-style architectural marvel National Palace of Pena
    Overlook the panorama from the observation deck of the National Palace of Pena
    󱨠Saved by 258 users󱨠347 positive reviews
    4.7/5
    M28***40M28***40

    The legendary colorful palace! It's definitely worth a visit to Lisbon. The beds inside the palace are quite small, showing that people in Southern Europe weren't very tall back then. You'll need to find the right angle to take good photos. There's a souvenir shop with the same items at Lisbon Airport!

  • Jerónimos Monasterytop_2
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    352475
    Belem
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Europe 50 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    A Religious Architectural Gem from Portugal's Age of Discovery
    󱓊16th-century Manueline icon
    󱨠Saved by 408 users󱨠172 positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    Be prepared for a very long queue and do come early! For those with very young children with stroller or carrying children, generally can go right to the front avoiding the queue as there is an unspoken priority.

  • Livraria Lellotop_3
    󰺂8.9
    Porto
    Highlights:
    󱓊Trilingual library attracts international readers
    Spiral wooden stairs: magical world
    󱨠Saved by 458 users󱨠129 positive reviews
    4.3/5
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    There were so many people, the bookstore was beautiful, and it was so difficult to take pictures. I originally wanted to buy a book to take home as a souvenir, but I thought my bag was too heavy, so I had to give up. The cheapest book cost 16 euros, but the ticket price can be deducted, so I just visited it.

  • Belém Tower
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    󰺂8.8
    Belem
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Symbol of the Great Navigation Era's starting point
    󰋄360-degree view from tower
    󱨠Saved by 460 users󱨠208 positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Berenta, a world heritage site, is a landmark of Lisbon, a witness to the history of Portuguese navigation. The former Berenta is where the great navigators set off. Berenta is next to the navigational monument, built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry, the seafaring prince, like a ship with a huge sail.

  • São Jorge Castle
    5
    󰺂8.6
    390215
    Lisbon.Santa Maria Maior
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󰋄Viewpoint overlooks Alfama old town
    󰋄Lisbon rooftops & Tagus River views
    󱨠Saved by 261 users󱨠137 positive reviews
    4.5/5
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    Explore the stunning São Jorge Castle in Lisbon! 🏰🌟 With panoramic views over the city, rich history, and charming gardens, it’s the perfect spot for history buffs and photographers alike. 📸✨ #SaoJorgeCastle #Lisbon #HistoryInTheMaking #ExplorePortugal #TravelGoals

  • Quinta da Regaleira
    6
    󰺂8.2
    Sintra
    Highlights:
    󱨜Explore the underground wonders of Morning Star Palace
    Climb the spiral staircase to explore the dry well maze
    󱨠Saved by 159 users󱨠49% positive reviews
    4.4/5
    M20***16M20***16

    It feels a bit like a ghost castle. It rained on the day we went there, which really enhanced the atmosphere. However, the Nine-story Demon Tower was really average and uninteresting. The whole manor was still very photogenic, and we also caught the rainbow after the rain, a double rainbow, which was quite lucky!

  • Cape Roca
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    󰺂8.2
    Colares
    trip best TravelHotspot logoFall travel routes in Portugal
    Highlights:
    󱓊140m cliff view & ocean
    Land ends here lighthouse
    4.7/5
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    Cape Rocca, the westernmost point of Eurasia, facing the vast Atlantic Ocean, "the land stops here, the sea starts at Si". Good weather, the wind on the cliff is very big, very big, even walking a little staggering, the fear of heights is afraid. The steep cliff is 140 meters from the sea level, surrounded by rocky coastline, the scenery is extremely magnificent, the weather is good, the people are beautiful, it is a serious area for thieves, and you must take care of it.

  • Alfama
    8
    󰺂8.1
    Lisbon.Santa Maria Maior
    Highlights:
    Traditional grocery stores
    󰀆Lisbon coast views & lookouts
    󱨠Saved by 292 users󱨠33% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Alfama es uno de los barrios más antiguos y pintorescos de Lisboa, Portugal. Conocido por sus calles estrechas y serpenteantes, casas con azulejos coloridos y vistas impresionantes, Alfama es un viaje atrás en el tiempo a una Lisboa antigua y auténtica.Alfama es el hogar de la música de fado, una forma tradicional de música portuguesa que expresa nostalgia y melancolía, y puedes escucharla en numerosos bares y restaurantes del barrio. Muchos de estos establecimientos ofrecen espectáculos de fado en vivo en las noches. Aquí de dejo uno muy recomendado para que disfrutes del auténtico Fado.El barrio está construido en la ladera que se extiende desde el Castillo de San Jorge hasta el río Tajo, lo que ofrece vistas panorámicas de la ciudad y el río. Hay varios miradores (o «miradouros») desde los que puedes disfrutar de estas vistas, incluyendo el Miradouro de Santa Luzia y el Miradouro das Portas do Sol.Alfama es también el hogar de varias iglesias históricas, incluyendo la Catedral de Lisboa (Sé de Lisboa) y la Iglesia de San Vicente de Fora. Además, cada junio, el barrio se llena de vida para las festividades de los Santos Populares, donde las calles se llenan de decoraciones coloridas, música, baile y deliciosos alimentos y bebidas.

  • Porto Cathedral
    9
    󰺂7.7
    Porto
    Highlights:
    Overlook Douro River & Gaia
    󱨜Old town & Douro River views
    󱨠Saved by 204 users󱨠32% positive reviews
    4.6/5
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    Porto Cathedral, one of the oldest religious buildings in Porto, was built in the 12th century and completed after a century. It combines Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque architectural styles and is now a core part of Porto's World Cultural Heritage. The church is located on the hill on the north bank of the Douro River, where you can enjoy the panoramic view of the city and the river at the same time. It is beautiful.

  • National Palace of Sintra
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    󰺂7.7
    254565
    Sintra
    trip best TravelHotspot logoSintra's Must-Visit Christmas Attraction: Fairytale Town Transforms into a Giant Christmas Workshop | Dec 1, 2025-Jan 6, 2026
    Highlights:
    󱨜A treasure of diverse architectural art
    󰀆Immersive Portuguese cultural experience
    󱨠31% positive reviews
    4.4/5
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    In the center of Sintra town, you can take a train from Lisbon. It takes about 20 minutes to walk from Sintra Station to the Royal Palace. Walking through the old streets of the town, the scenery along the way is very good. The Royal Palace displays gorgeous decorations and some of the furniture of the time. Through visiting history.

What Best Things to Do are there in Portugal?
These are all Best Things to Do in Portugal:National Palace of Pena, Jerónimos Monastery, Livraria Lello, Belém Tower, São Jorge Castle
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Portugal?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Portugal include:National Palace of Pena:4.7, Jerónimos Monastery:4.4, Livraria Lello:4.3, Belém Tower:4.6, São Jorge Castle:4.5
At what locations in Portugal can Best Things to Do in Portugal be found?
The Best Things to Do in Portugal are mainly located in:National Palace of Pena:Sintra, Jerónimos Monastery:Belem, Livraria Lello:Porto, Belém Tower:Belem, São Jorge Castle:Lisbon
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