Crato, in the Alentejo, is part of Portalegre district. The municipality covers 398.0 km² and had 3,225 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
With about 8 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 9 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 22 km west of Portalegre, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 85 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Portalegre (17 km), Castelo de Vide (19 km), Marvão (24 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Crato; all the municipalities in Portalegre district are listed on their own page.