The northern parts are characterised, inland, by mountainous and hilly areas, as well as fertile land, while the south stretches into drier plains, with rolling hills and a broad coastal plain. The highest point on the mainland is Serra da Estrela, at 1,991m, in the central region.
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Overview. Portugal, in Europe's southwest corner, is part of the Iberian Peninsula. The country is made up of the mainland and the Azores and Madeira Islands.
Portugal is the westernmost point of Europe and lies on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula.
The central regions of Portugal including Lisbon and The Silver Coast have a combination of elements from the Mediterranean and Atlantic climate which means ...