Sousel is a municipality in Portugal, in Portalegre district, in the Alentejo. At the 2021 census it had 4,358 inhabitants over an area of 279.4 km².
With about 16 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 6 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 47 km south-west of Portalegre, the capital. The nearest major city is Évora, about 45 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Estremoz (18 km), Arraiolos (34 km), Vila Viçosa (34 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.