Geography
Where is Portugal located?
Portugal is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by Spain to the east and north and is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south.
What archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean belongs to Portugal?
The Azores
What river flows through the city of Porto?
The Douro
What is the westernmost point of continental Europe located in Portugal?
Cabo da Roca
Which famous bridge in Lisbon holds the record for the longest bridge in Europe with six traffic lanes?
The Vasco da Gama Bridge
History & Culture
What was the historic maritime empire established by Portugal during the Age of Exploration?
The Portuguese Empire
Who was the famous Portuguese explorer who opened the sea route to India around Africa?
Vasco da Gama
What traditional tilework can be found throughout Portugal, often depicting scenes from history and daily life?
Azulejos
What type of music, characterized by melancholy and a 12-string guitar, originated in Portugal?
Fado
What annual festival in Lisbon celebrates the arrival of sardines during the summer months?
Festa de Santo António
Food & Drink
What fortified wine, produced in the Douro Valley, is synonymous with Portugal?
Port
What sweet egg tart pastry is a popular treat in Portugal and former Portuguese colonies?
Pastel de Nata
What savory seafood stew, often including fish, shellfish, and potatoes, is a staple of Portuguese cuisine?
Caldeirada
What type of sausage, popular in Portugal and its islands, is smoked over the wood of the Azorean juniper tree?
Linguiça
What creamy cheese, made from sheep's milk, is known for its strong, pungent flavor?
Queijo da Serra
Language & Fun Facts
What is the official language of Portugal?
Portuguese
What unique custom involves tapping an empty glass with a fork before toasting?
"Brinde de copo na mesa, fome na casa" (A toast with a glass on the table, hunger in the house) - to remind people not to drink on an empty stomach
What traditional folk dance involves performers leaping over a bonfire?
Pauliteiros de Miranda
What is the largest cork oak tree in the world, nicknamed "The Alentejo Giant," located in Portugal?
Sobreiro Monumental
What city in Portugal is nicknamed the "Venice of Portugal" due to its canals and gondola-like boats?
Aveiro
Bonus Round
What iconic landmark in Lisbon features a giant statue of Jesus Christ overlooking the city?
Cristo Rei
What type of brightly colored rooster statues are often seen as decorative symbols in Portugal?
Galo de Barcelos
What traditional sport involves competing teams kicking a small leather ball through the streets?
Jogo da bola
What national park in Portugal is known for its stunning limestone rock formations and prehistoric cave paintings?
Peneda-Gerês National Park
What is the largest city in Portugal after Lisbon?
Porto
What currency is used in Portugal?
Euro
What is the national animal of Portugal?
Iberian lynx
What national holiday celebrates Portugal's independence on June 10th?
Dia de Portugal
What iconic bridge in Porto was designed by Gustave Eiffel?
Ponte de D. Luís I
What traditional method of roasting chestnuts using a small, cylindrical charcoal burner is popular in Portugal?
Magusto