Portugal is located in southwestern Europe , on the Iberian Peninsula. It borders Spain to the north and east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.

Quick Scoop

  • Continent: Europe
  • Region: Southern / southwestern Europe
  • Mainland borders: Spain only
  • Coastline: Atlantic Ocean
  • Island regions: Madeira and the Azores in the Atlantic Ocean

Portugal is also known as one of the westernmost countries in mainland Europe.

In one sentence

Portugal sits on the west side of the Iberian Peninsula , with Spain on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.