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The Best Photography Locations In PORTUGAL
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items These lists cover the best places for photography in Portugal that I have been to so far. I have created these lists to help other fellow photographers get to some epic locations in this wonderful country we are lucky enough to call home! The followi...
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Central
Lisbon area
North
South
Central
This beautiful area of Portugal is home some absolutely incredible sights to see! This List will have links to our official blog posts for further infomation on these amazing places we are lucky enough to call home!
Our home, Nazaré, is home to the largest waves in the world! It's such an incredible place you have to see it in person to believe it! For a photographer it doesn't get much better than the lighthouse cliff top looking over monstrous waves and watchi...
Nazaré
A beautiful town steeped in history, Batalha is located almost 2 hours from both Porto and Lisbon. The name ‘Batalha’ translates to ‘battle’, so when it comes to things to do in Batalha, Portugal, you won’t be surprised to hear that a lot of it revol...
Batalha
Tucked away in the hills of central Portugal, lies the beautiful village of Monsanto. With its winding cobbled streets, uniquely built houses, and panoramic views, if you’re visiting Portugal, Monsanto is a hidden gem that should be high on your to-d...
Monsanto
Located on the banks of the Mondego River, Coimbra an easily walkable city that allows visitors a glimpse into Portugal’s rich history. During our two years living in Portugal, Coimbra was one of our go-to destinations for everything from visa appoin...
Coimbra
The highest point in mainland Portugal, Serra da Estrela is a fantastic location for some winter photography!
Serra da Estrela Guided Tour with Lunch
Explore the medieval city of Leiria on a walking tour. Follow your guide to the Castle of Leiria, Misericórdia Church, House of Painters, and Arch House while learning the history of the town.
Best of Leiria: Private Tour
Lisbon area
The region of Lisboa covers stunning areas such as the popular Sintra and of course the city of Lisbon itself. This list will include all the photography hot spots I have covered so far.
Sintra is a location pretty much straight from a fairy tale! This unique yet popular place isn't far from Lisbon. I have included this blog post showcasing all the good spots to visit for photography - even if you want to take your dog!
Sintra
A location thats currently on my own photography bucket list! (images aren't mine, source: getyourguide.com)
Lisbon: Belém Tower Entry Ticket
A full 9hour tour of all the best spots for photography in my opinion. Discover the best of Sintra in one tour: magical palaces, secret gardens, breathtaking landscapes and unique coastlines. Visit Regaleira, Pena, Cabo da Roca and Cascais - an unfor...
Lisbon: Sintra, Pena, Regaleira, Cabo da Roca & Cascais
North
This links to a blog detailing great photography spots around Porto as a whole but my favourite is “Capela do Senhor da Pedra” (Chapel of the Lord of Stone) is a small altar built on a giant boulder that stretches out to see which were once used for ...
Capela do Senhor da Pedra
Discover how to spend two days in Porto, and why it quickly became one of our favourite cities in Europe after living in Portugal for two years. This itinerary covers some of the best spots for travel photography!
The City of Porto
Explore northern Portugal, visiting Viana do Castelo, Braga, Bom Jesus Sanctuary, and the medieval city of Guimaraes. Enjoy the perfect mix of history, culture, and beauty on this day trip from Porto. Roughly about a 10 hour tour. Braga district is o...
From Porto: Viana do Castelo, Braga and Guimarães Day Tour
The unique landscape of the vineyards on the Douro Valley are a must do for a photographer in Portugal! Experience the Douro Valley with this guided day trip from Porto. Take a boat on the Douro river, try local flavours with a winery lunch and wine ...
Porto: Douro Valley Tour with 2 Wineries, Lunch and Cruise
South
Considered the best example of a city from Portugal’s golden era, Évora is a must-see UNESCO World Heritage site (perfect for photography). While many visit on a day trip from Lisbon, this historic city deserves more than just a quick stop. Beyond it...
Evora
One of the top things to do in the Algarve is to explore the old town of Lagos. Lagos is one of the most popular places to visit along the Algarve Strip, and for good reason. The town is full of whitewashed buildings, beautiful beaches, and some of t...
Lagos
Takes about 5 hours in duration for this tour. Discover the stunning Benagil Coast with a boat tour of iconic caves, beach time at Nossa Senhora da Rocha, snorkeling, and a visit to a historic cliffside chapel. Includes transport from Faro.
From Faro: Boat trip to Benagil Cave & Praia da Marinha