🇵🇹Best National Parks in Portugal

Top-rated parks based on 44 park ratings across 10 categories. Portugal's parks score highest in Safety (90/100).

44 Total Parks
44 Rated
Avg Score: 60/100
Ilha do Pico
#173/100

Ilha do Pico

Natural Park · Azores

The largest natural park in the Azores protecting Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak at 2,351 meters, along with UNESCO-listed vineyard culture on vo

Top 15 Parks in Portugal

1
Ilha do Pico
Natural Park · Azores
732
Madeira
Natural Park · Madeira
733
Arrábida
Natural Park · Setúbal
714
Ilha de São Miguel
Natural Park · Azores
715
Ilha Terceira
Natural Park · Azores
706
Ilha das Flores
Natural Park · Azores
697
Douro Internacional
Natural Park · Bragança
688
Ilha de São Jorge
Natural Park · Azores
679
Ilha do Faial
Natural Park · Azores
6710
Serra da Estrela
Natural Park · Guarda
6611
Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina
Natural Park · Beja
6612
Ilha da Graciosa
Natural Park · Azores
6513
Alvão
Natural Park · Vila Real
6414
Berlengas
Nature Reserve · Leiria
6415
Serras de Aire e Candeeiros
Natural Park · Leiria
64

Category Winners

#1
MadeiraMadeira
88#2
ArrábidaSetúbal
85#3
Ilha das FloresAzores
82#4
Ilha de São MiguelAzores
80#5
Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa VicentinaBeja
80

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best national park in Portugal?

Based on our 10-category rating system, Ilha do Pico is the highest-rated park in Portugal with a score of 73/100. It is followed by Madeira (73/100) and Arrábida (71/100).

How many national parks does Portugal have?

Portugal has 44 protected areas in our database, of which 44 have been rated across 10 categories.

What are Portugal's parks best known for?

Parks in Portugal score highest in Safety with an average score of 90/100. The top park for safety is Arriba Fóssil da Costa da Caparica (92/100).

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