Discover the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal, the most beautiful landscapes in Portugal and Best Places in Portugal for Nature Lovers.

Want a good reason to go to Portugal? It is one of the European countries with the greatest diversity of natural landscapes.

The Portuguese have always taken care of our greatest wealth on earth, nature. Untouched, dazzling landscapes are all over the country. From the Azores to the north of Portugal, Madeira, the Algarve, here is your selection of the most beautiful natural wonders in Portugal.

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1. Poçà da Alagoinha

Flores Island - Azores

You will be surprised not to see a dinosaur emerge from this landscape straight out of the film Jurassic Park. Flores island is really one of the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal.

Lush nature, waterfalls, ponds, Flores is a true paradise for nature lovers and hikers. This beautiful island, lost in the middle of the Pacific, is quite easy to access since each island in the Azores archipelago has its own airport.

 How to get there: "Poço de Alagoinha" is located just 20 minutes drive from Flores airport. Book your flights to Ponta Delgada (the main island of the Azores) and Flores and your accommodation at the best price guaranteed, 

 Where to stay:  We offer 61 beautiful accommodations on the island of Flores, book in advance: there are just a few!  We recommend "Moinho da Cascata" situated in Faja Grande.

2. Praia da Falésia

Olhos de Agua - Albufeira - Algarve

Only a few kilometres from the famous Albufeira seaside resort is a place of rare beauty, Praia da Falesia - Olhos de Agua, one of the Best Nature Wonders in Portugal as well as one of the Best Beaches in Portugal.

Close your eyes and think of  Praia da Falésia, a place where couples walk along an endless beach, where dogs (even if they are prohibited) have fun, where  lovers of intense emotions do paragliding from the cliffs.

 How to get there: Book your flights to Faro Airport (30 min by car), your transfer, your accommodation at the best price in Albufeira.

 Where to stay: We recommend staying at the hotel "Epic Sana Algarve Hotel" overlooking Falesia Beach.

3. Islet of Vila Franca do Campo

Sao Miguel - Azores

Facing the island of Sao Miguel, the main island of the Azores Archipelago, the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, one of the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal, will be the icing on the cake of your stay in the Azores.

Only 1 kilometre from the coast, this small island is actually the visible part of an incredible underwater volcano. Crystal clear waters and a small beach await you in this unique little corner of paradise. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Ponta Delgada and your accommodation at the best price on the island of Sao Miguel. Also book your tours and activities in The Azores such as a "Whale and dolphin watching tour with Vila Franca Islet visit".

 Where to stay: If you want to stay near this Islet, book your room at the best price in Vila Franca do Campo. 

4. Benagil Caves

Carvoeiro - Algarve

Dugged by the waves, this cave is spectacular inside with the sunlight streaming through the roof , the waters are clear, the sand is fine, the beach is secret: you can get there only by boat or Kayak. Benagil Caves is one of the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal as well as one of the Best Beaches in Portugal.

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 How to get there: Book your flights to Faro (40 min by car), your transfer, your accommodation at the best price in Carvoeiro, your  tours and activities in Carvoeiro such as a Benagil caves boat cruise with dolphin watching.

 Where to stay:  We advise you to book "Algarve Moments" a perfect apartment for 2-5 people or for a romantic getaway.

5. Penada Geres National Park

Northern Portugal is a perfect area for nature lovers but rains are a little more frequent than in the south of the country, that’s why the landscapes are so green and that's why they are ranked among the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal.

"Peneda Geres" national Park is located just a few kilometres from the Spanish border, one hour’s drive from the beautiful city of Porto. You can spend the day hiking or kayaking here today by booking your tours and activities in the North of Portugal  such as a « Geres Kayaking tour from Porto with lunch » or a « Hiking and Sightseeing tour of Peneda Geres National Park ».

 How to get there: Book your flights to Porto (2h by car) and your accommodation at the best price. 

 Where to stay: We advise you to stay at "Porto Moments", a completely renovated historic house dating back to 1893, which offers 3 tastefully decorated apartments located in the historic centre, near the cellars of Porto. 

6. Douro Valley

Ranked among the most beautiful landscapes in Europe, the Douro Valley must be on top of your travel bucket list if you want to discover the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal.

You intended to stay in Porto for 3 days? The idea is good, but if you add 1 or 2 days to your trip you can discover wonderful places such as the Douro Valley.

Leave your place in the morning by car or train to Pinhao, a charming little town on the edge of the Douro Valley. Once there, board a "Rabelo" a traditional Portuguese boat which used to transport barrels of Port wine. The barrels were transported from their place of production, the Douro Valley, to the cellars, the warehouses where the wines of Porto were stored, on the banks of Gaia, in front of Porto. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Porto, your accommodation at the best price and your tours and activities such as a "Douro Valley full-day tour, private experience from Porto".

 Where to stay: "Porto Moments", located in the heart of the historical district of Porto. 

7. Arrabida Natural Park

Setubal

The Arrabida Natural Park is a true paradise for nature lovers and it is one of your top 10 Best Natural Wonders in Portugal. This park is located north of Setubal, a charming little town 40 minutes from Lisbon.

Beautiful walks await hiking enthusiasts and, for those who just want to rest and enjoy the sun, beautiful beaches rewarded among the most beautiful beaches in Portugal.

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Book your flights to Lisbon and your accommodation at the best price in Lisbon or Setubal. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Lisbon (40 min by car).  

 Where to stay: We advise you to stay at the "Ha Mar Ao Luar", nestled on the heights of Setubal, at the entrance of the nature reserve of Arrabida park.  

8. Ponta da Piedade

Lagos - Algarve

Located in Lagos, one of the favourite destinations of English travellers in the Algarve, Ponta da Piedade is one of the most beautiful natural wonders in Portugal. You will reach this somewhat secret place by going to the lighthouse of Ponta da Piedade (park your car near the lighthouse).

Stairs carved into the rock will take you to the foot of these magnificent cliffs. You can also discover Ponta da Piedade by sea: take a kayak or boat trip. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Faro (1h by car), your accommodation at the best price  in Lagos and your tours and activities in Lagos such as a "2-hour kayak cave explorer tour".  

 Where to stay: Book your room at the best price at the "Iberostar Selection Lagos Algarve" located by the beach. 

9. Sete Cidades

Sao-Miguel - Azores

Located on the heights of Sao Miguel Island, the largest island in the Azores Archipelago, Sete Cidades has been ranked by travellers from around the world as the most beautiful landscape in Europe. It is one of your top 10 Natural Wonders in Portugal.

This volcano rises to almost 900 metres above sea level, at its centre, several lakes of incredible colours. You will see two lakes of a different colour, Lake Verde and Lake Azul, named after their colour, green and blue.

The legend says that the lakes might have been filled with the tears of a young loving couple, a young shepherd and a princess. The young shepherd crying tears of an emerald green colour and the young princesscrying blue tears.

 How to get there: Come and discover "Sete Cidades" by booking your flights to Ponta Delgada, your accommodation and your tours and activities in The Azores such as as a "Sete Cidades, Green Lake and Blue Lake Tour".

 Where to stay: "Terra Nostra Garden Hotel" surrounded by trees. 

10. Plantation of orange trees in the Algarve

Some ignorant people about the Algarve may say that the region is mostly a concrete region. In fact the Algarve is one of the least populated regions in Europe: nature is everywhere. Most of the Algarve cities are on a human scale and are separated by kilometres of nature reserves, plantations and agricultural areas except.

To get a glimpse of the beauty of this region we advise you treat yourself to a balloon flight you will fly over the green valleys of the Algarve, the landscape is breathtaking!

Discover the Algarve from the sky by booking your stay in the Algarve and your tours and activities in the Algarve such as a balloon flight.

 How to get there:  Book your flights to Faro and your transfer. 

 Where to stay:  We advise you to book "Algarve Moments" a perfect apartment for 2-5 people or for a romantic getaway.

11. Pico Island 

The Azores

This volcano does not represent a part of the Pico island: it is the whole island! Pico is one of the central islands of the Azores with Sao Jorge and Faial. The Pico island can be seen from these islands; it dominates the horizon with its magnificent volcano that looks a bit like Mount Fuji. It is for sure one of the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal.

You can go to Pico island from Sao Jorge or Faial, by boat. The island of Pico is incredible; locals fought hard to tame the elements. they  even managed to grow vines!

Do not hesitate to take a hike on the heights of the volcano, you will feel like you are in Scotland or Ireland. 

 How to get there: Book your flights to Faial (facing Pico Island) your accommodation at the best price in Pico or Faial and your tours and activities in the Azores such as "Pico Island: Pico mountain overnight climb".

 Where to stay: "Casa do Cedro do Mato" offering views of the sea.  

12. Capelinhos

Faial Island - Azores

We had a real crush on Capelinhos, one of the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal.

Faial is one of the central islands of the Azores with Pico Island and Sao Jorge Island. The island of Faial is an ideal starting point to discover these islands that seem to be lost in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

Capelinhos is the name of this volcano whose cliffs plunge into the ocean. In the fifties this volcano, located at the western end of the island of Faial, erupted in a rather spectacular way and enlarged the island of Faial by 2.5 kilometres.

Discover the history of this volcano by visiting the "Capelinhos Volcano Interpretation Centre": a magnificent museum that explains how volcanoes operate in a fun way.

 How to get there:  Book your flights to Faial and your accommodation at the best price.

 Where to stay: Book your room at "Quinta das Buganvilias".

13. Pico do Arieiro

Madeira

On  top of Madeira Island, 30 minutes drive from the centre of Funchal, Pico do Arieiro offers one of the best hikes in Europe and one of the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal.

From "Pico do Arieiro" to "Pico Ruivo" you will discover the unspoiled nature of one of the most beautiful islands in Europe. Along this path are small villages, lost in the middle of the mountains: people live there (some of them have never left their mountains). The sky is blue, the air is pure: it is never too hot or too cold.  

 How to get there:  Book your flights to Funchal, your accommodation at the best price on this island and your tours and activities such as a "Pico mountain day climb".

 Where to stay: If you are looking for authentic accommodation and in the middle of nature we advise you to book at the hotel "Quinta fo Furao" in Santana. The director is passionate about this island and a nature enthusiast. 

14. Volcano Crater

Crovo Island - Azores

Nature is amazing but man can be amazing too! The people of this tiny island, lost in the middle of the Pacific worked hard and with determination to cultivate the lands of Corvo Island, one of the Best Natural Wonders in Portugal.

Only 450 people live on Corvo Island now, the smallest island in the Azores.  Surprisingly, the island is relatively easy to reach thanks to its airport in direct connection with the other main airports of the Azores such as Ponta Delgada, Flores or Faial.

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 How to get there:  Book your flights to Corvo Island and go on an adventure off the beaten path!

 Where to stay: If you want to stay on the spot, book your accommodation in the only small town of the island, the city of Vila do Corvo.