The municipality of Ourique lies in Beja district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 4,842 people, over 663.4 km².
With about 7 inhabitants per km², it is a sparsely populated area of countryside, small villages and wide open spaces, typical of inland Portugal. Of the 14 municipalities in Beja district, it is number 11 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 50 km south-west of Beja, the capital. The nearest major city is Faro, about 75 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Monchique (45 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Ourique; all the municipalities in Beja district are listed on their own page.