The municipality of Portel lies in Évora district, in the Alentejo: according to the 2021 census it is home to 5,745 people, over 601.2 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 14 municipalities in Évora district, it is number 10 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 31 km south-east of Évora, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 30 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Moura (32 km), Évora (32 km), Monsaraz (34 km), Beja (35 km), Serpa (43 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 Évora district.