Avis is the 3rd most searched holiday destination in Portugal

The Alentejo locality stands out in a Holidu study on destinations with fewer than 30,000 inhabitants.

Aerial view of Albufeira do Maranhão in Avis, Portugal, with the town and green hills.
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Aerial view of Albufeira do Maranhão in Avis, Portugal, with the town and green hills.

Avis has consolidated itself as the third most searched holiday destination on Google in 2026, among Portuguese localities with fewer than 30,000 inhabitants, according to a study by the accommodation platform Holidu.

According to the analysis, which considered Google search volume and average accommodation prices, Avis recorded 40,570 monthly searches, positioning itself as the best-ranked Alentejo locality. The study focused on localities with fewer than 30,000 inhabitants, using online interest as an indicator.
This result highlights the growth and consolidation of Avis's notoriety as a tourist destination. This success is attributed to the territorial promotion work developed on various fronts, based on the richness of its historical and natural heritage, complemented by the enhancement of leisure and recreational infrastructure around the Albufeira do Maranhão.
Based on information from the official source: Municipio de Avis (07/10/2026)