Filming in Portugal: Diverse locations, all within easy reach
When planning a film production, location diversity can be crucial—but so is accessibility. Portugal offers a vast range of locations within short distances, making it one of the most efficient countries for film production in Europe. Whether you need historical cities, coastal cliffs, dense forests, or modern urban spaces, Portugal allows productions to move between distinct locations with minimal travel time and logistical complexity.
At PAGE International Services, we help international productions maximize their time and budget by providing location scouting, permitting, and full production services support—all while taking advantage of Portugal’s well-connected infrastructure.
Film multiple landscapes without long travel times
One of Portugal’s greatest advantages is its compact size with vast scenery changes. In Portugal, you can reach completely different environments in just a few hours.
- From mountains to beaches in under 2 hours – Shoot high-altitude landscapes in the morning and transition to golden coastal settings by afternoon.
- Medieval towns and modern cities minutes apart – Portugal’s well-preserved historic villages are often located near contemporary urban centers.
- Forests, lakes, and open plains within easy driving distance – Ideal for productions requiring multiple backdrops without large-scale relocations.
With this level of accessibility, filmmakers, film producers can shoot in multiple locations in a single day, reducing downtime, logistics costs, and production delays.
Well-connected airports & International access
Portugal’s six international airports make it easy for global film crews to arrive and move between locations.
- Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) – The busiest airport, with direct flights to major international cities.
- Porto Airport (OPO) – A key entry point for productions filming in the north of Portugal.
- Faro Airport (FAO) – Servicing the Algarve region, known for its coastal landscapes.
- Funchal Airport (FNC) – Connecting Madeira’s exotic locations to European cities.
- São Miguel (PDL) & Lajes (TER) – Offering access to the Azores’ volcanic landscapes.
With multiple options for experienced crew, equipment transport, diverse locations and direct international connections, Portugal is an easy destination for all types of film productions.
Roads, railways, and ports – Efficient transport for film productions
Beyond its airports, Portugal has an efficient ground transportation network, allowing for quick location transitions.
Well-maintained highways – Travel north to south in under 5 hours, minimizing production downtime.
Accessible rail network – A reliable option for moving crew and equipment between major cities.
Five international ports – Essential for productions needing to transport large set pieces, vehicles, or specialized equipment.
For film crews, this means:
· Less time lost in transport, more time filming.
· Lower logistics costs, as moving between locations is simple and efficient.
· Easy regional transitions, enabling a smooth workflow between shoot days.
Why Portugal’s accessibility is a game-changer for Film Production
- Multiple landscapes within short distances – Reduce travel costs and optimize shoot schedules.
- Strong transport infrastructure – Reliable airports, roads, rail, and ports simplify logistics.
- Quick location transitions – Shoot in vastly different settings without extended relocations.
At PAGE International Services, as a first class service company, with a huge location library, in-house casting and decades of experience shooting in Portugal, PAGE ensures that your shoot is cost-effective with high production value.
We are a company that focuses on servicing great film shoots. We believe a successful shoot is the result of a great partnership. We enjoy what we do and pride ourselves on the number of companies who keep coming back to shoot with us.
