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Nisa is a destination in Portugal, about 190 km from Lisbon Airport.
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Lisbon time 03:54 • 25 Oct 2026
Nearest airport
LIS
190 km
Lisbon Airport (LIS) · 190 km
Region
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Portugal
Population
5,952
Residents
Landmarks · Cuisine · Hotels
Hotels & stays
Book the right stay in Nisa: best areas, smart picks, and options for every budget.
Portas de Ródão
Portas de Ródão tem a designação «monumento natural» na fonte ligada a Nisa.
Megalitismo Alentejano
Megalitismo Alentejano tem a designação «Em vias de classificação» na fonte ligada a Nisa.
Nisa Castle
13th-century castle built by the Knights of the Order of the Hospital, with walls enclosing the
Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça
Parish church of Nisa with a Manueline portal and an interior decorated in 17th-century gilded
Açorda à Alentejana
Few dishes capture the character of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo as directly as Açorda à Alentejana — unpretentious, seasonal and deeply satisfying.
Carne de Porco à Alentejana
Carne de Porco à Alentejana has fed communities in the cork-forested plains of Alentejo for generations, built on the honest pairing of local ingredients and
Enchidos de Nisa
The tradition of preserving pork in the cork-forested plains of Alentejo is ancient, and Enchidos de Nisa stands as one of its most celebrated expressions.
Mel de Nisa
Mel de Nisa is one of the most distinctive local products of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, shaped by the region's specific landscape and accumulated
Doces de Figo com Amêndoa
Among the regional sweets of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, Doces de Figo com Amêndoa holds a special place — made to a recipe resistant to industrial
Azeite do Alentejo
Azeite do Alentejo is one of the defining dishes of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, combining simple local ingredients with techniques refined over
Cork products
Cork products represents the artisan traditions of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, where local materials and deep expertise combine to produce something
Vinho do Alentejo
Produced in the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, Vinho do Alentejo draws on local grape varieties and a winemaking tradition stretching back over two thousand
Pão Alentejano
Pão Alentejano is one of the defining dishes of the cork-forested plains of Alentejo, combining simple local ingredients with techniques refined over centuries.
Nisa travel guide & FAQ
Guide to Nisa
Nisa is a municipality in the district of Portalegre, NUTS III Alto Alentejo (NUTS II Alentejo, code 1212). According to INE, Census 2021, the resident population was 5,952. Source: INE, Census 2021, dados.gov.pt.
Places associated with Nisa: Nisa Castle and Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça. Opening hours, ticket prices and heritage classification are not cited here; the monument search is at imovel.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt.
Regional products and dishes to look for: Queijo de Nisa DOP, Queijo Mestiço de Tolosa IGP and Bordados de Nisa. The national DOP/IGP register is at DGADR.
The nearest airport recorded on this page is Lisbon Airport (LIS), 190 km away. Journey time is not stated where it is not confirmed.
In the same region, the visit combines with Portalegre, Elvas, Ponte de Sor and Campo Maior.
Confirmed monuments for Nisa: 2. Portas de Ródão (monumento natural), Megalitismo Alentejano (Em vias de classificação).
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers, so you can book with confidence.
Nisa had 5952 residents in 2021, in the district of Portalegre. Source: INE.
On this page: Portas de Ródão and Megalitismo Alentejano.
Regional cooking points to Açorda à Alentejana, Carne de Porco à Alentejana and Enchidos de Nisa.
Yes. gotoo trips and transfers runs the transfer to Nisa from Lisbon Airport (LIS), 190 km away.
Map of Nisa
Highlights
- Resident population in 2021: 5,952 (INE, Census 2021)
- Places: Nisa Castle and Church of Nossa Senhora da Graça
- Regional products: Queijo de Nisa DOP and Queijo Mestiço de Tolosa IGP
- Reference airport: Lisbon Airport (LIS), 190 km
Private transfers in Nisa
- ✓ Fixed price · no surprises
- ✓ Up to 90 min airport waiting included
- ✓ Professional licensed driver
Getting to Nisa
Nisa sits about 190 km from Lisbon Airport, roughly 165 minutes by road. Public transport often means changes and waiting, and may leave you a walk from where you want to be. A private transfer takes you door-to-door, with a fixed price and no connections — from €144 from Lisbon Airport.