15 March 2024

Quiz: How well do you know Portugal?

With striking UNESCO-listed architecture, wild, forested islands, and endless supplies of pasteis de nata, there's so much to love about Portugal. How well do you know this dazzling European nation?

3 mins

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1. Let’s get you settled in. What’s the capital of Portugal?

Lagos

Coimbra

Lisbon

Porto

2. Which city was Portugal's first capital city and the birthplace of the first King of Portugal, Afonso Henriques?

Guimarães

Évora

Braga

Aveiro

3. What are the two predominant colours of Portugal’s flag?

Red and green

Green and blue

Blue and yellow

Red and blue

4. In which city will you find the glittering golden interior of UNESCO-listed São Francisco Church?

Guarda

Amarante

Bragança

Porto

5. Which one of these islands is NOT Portuguese?

Sao Miguel

Madeira

Gran Canaria

Porto Santo

6. Which one of these rivers DOES NOT run through Portugal?

Tagus

Danube

Sado

Douro

7. Lisbon’s Livraria Bertrand is the oldest… what in the world?

Cinema

Winery

Bakery

Bookstore

8. Douro Valley is world famous for its production of... what?

Sardines

Cork

Port wine

Olive oil

9. Introduced while under Moorish rule, decorative ceramic tiles are used on buildings across Portugal. What are they called?

Azulejos

Bosque

Vidro

Aço

10. Madeira is home to Portugal's only Natural UNESCO World Heritage Site, an outstanding laurel forest. But what does 'Madeira' translate to?

Island

Ocean

Wood

Volcano

11. In which Portuguese city was (arguably) the world’s most famous footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, born?

Olhão

Funchal

Lisbon

Albufeira

12. Which one of these dishes would you NOT typically find on a traditional Portuguese menu?

Pasteis de nata

Makouda

Sardinhas assadas

Porco preto