How far are Portugal's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in Portugal MapGO measured, Porto is the farthest from the sea (3.3 km (2 miles)) and Lisbon the closest (2.2 km (1.3 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porto | Porto | 3.3 km (2 miles) | On the coast |
| Lisbon | Lisboa | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in Portugal is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Porto is the farthest from the coast: 3.3 km (2 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Portugal is closest to the sea?
Lisbon, 2.2 km (1.3 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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