The municipality of Avis lies in Portalegre district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 3,813 people, over 606.0 km².
With about 6 inhabitants per km², it is a sparsely populated area of countryside, small villages and wide open spaces, typical of inland Portugal. Of the 15 municipalities in Portalegre district, it is number 7 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 51 km south-west of Portalegre, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 55 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Estremoz (38 km), Arraiolos (40 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in Portalegre district.