The municipality of Nisa lies in Portalegre district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 5,951 people, over 575.8 km².
With about 10 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 5 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 39 km north-west of Portalegre, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 95 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Castelo de Vide (24 km), Marvão (31 km), Portalegre (34 km), Castelo Branco (38 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.