Best places: Scenic spots in Portugal

Photogenic footpath featuring trails & stunning views of a massive crater lake at Sete Cidades.

Viewing area between a winding mountain road & forested cliffs dropping down to Atlantic beaches.

Located in a churchyard, this highest point in the neighborhood offers panoramic views of the city.

Well-known coastal rock formations with caves & grottos that are often visited by boat tours.

👍👍 Beautiful breathtaking landscape. Plenty to see and do. Lots of little shops. Super family friendly. Watch the 40’-50’ waves crash to your right and the beautiful waves ahead right from the beach, the walking paths, waterfront restaurants and cafés. Take the funicular to the top to see the Nazaré Ca...

Observation deck offering panoramic views over the surrounding landscape & crater lakes.

Trails through cedar & birch forest lead to this lookout point with views over rivers & a reservoir.

Stunning lookout point offering sweeping ocean views from verdant mountainside gardens.

High point over the Douro Valley with views of vineyard-covered hills, plus a chapel & picnic area.

👍👍 must see . amazing scenery and views. you can’t take car between 9am to 7pm . we went after 7pm and there is no crowds . love it

Popular lookout at cliff's edge offering views of the jagged coastline & offshore rock formations.

👍👍 Very nice view, need to check the cameras before going so that it is not cloudy. There is no more an option to reach by car only by foot, it is a relative easy 15min walk about 1km (the last part is a steep accent) so when wet could be pretty slippery.

👍👍 Spectacular view of the city. A wonderful place to see the sunset from. This is one of the three most important catholic churches in Portugal. The other 2 are in Braga and Portugal.

Platforms offering views over the plains of the island's interior as well as Praia da Vitória.

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful view from here over the lagoa do Fogo. There are some hiking trails at this lake. You can park your car lower at Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo. Tip: check the app or website 'Spot Azores' to see if there is fog or not. The moment you see something else than white fog I, suggest yo...

👍👍 A bit of a climb up to the top, but nothing too strenuous for most, you can get great views of Luis bridge, the Douro river and Porto from this vantage point. If you don't feel like walking up, you can pay for a vehicle to take you up. The elevated spot is close to the bridge and definitely worth...

Roadside observation deck & picnic stop with sweeping views of a river valley & forested hills.

👍👍 A beautiful viewpoint. We came early in the morning to enjoy the sunrise so the valley was still foggy. However, the sunrise and the atmosphere was amazing.

This popular terrace offers dramatic, panoramic views of city rooftops & the water beyond.

Medieval stone bridge over a gorge with a thundering waterfall, rebuilt in the 19th century.