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UFO sightings in Portugal

27 sightings have been reported in Portugal on this site — 0.25 for every 100,000 people. It ranks #32 of 99 countries by number of sightings and #24 per person.

27 sightings 0.25 per 100,000 people 6 in the last 12 months 🎥 14 with video Rank #32 of 99

Map of UFO sightings in Portugal

When UFOs are seen in Portugal

Sightings per month last 24 months
Dec 2024Nov 2026
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Sightings per monthSightings
Dec 20240
Jan 20250
Feb 20250
Mar 20250
Apr 20250
May 20250
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Dec 20253
Jan 20260
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Sightings per year
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Sightings per yearSightings
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20263
Time of day local time, where the report gives one
12 am11 pm
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Time of daySightings
12 am0
1 am0
2 am0
3 am1
4 am0
5 am0
6 am0
7 am1
8 am0
9 am0
10 am0
11 am0
12 pm2
1 pm1
2 pm0
3 pm0
4 pm0
5 pm0
6 pm1
7 pm2
8 pm1
9 pm0
10 pm1
11 pm1

Where and what people see

Top towns and cities
  • Lisbon, Portugal4 15%
  • Porto, Portugal2 7%
  • Alfena, Portugal1 4%
  • Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal1 4%
  • Madeira, Portugal1 4%
Top shapes
Colours
  • Silver4
  • Black1
  • Green1
  • Red1
  • Multicolored1

UFO videos from Portugal

Lights over LisbonFollow-up: Further Stabilized Footage of Metallic Spheres Over Porto, Portugal Sept 8, 2023 (Check description)Weird objects over Portuguese skyWeird lights flashing in the Sky in MadeiraWeird triangle shaped lights, caught hovering over the south side of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's stadiumThe 1990 Alfena, Portugal, UFO encounter ~ eyewitness testimonies & (photo) analysis of the sighting - Eyes On Cinema -

Latest UFO sightings in Portugal

Appears and disappearsUFO? I need a second opinionUfo seen by multiple people in Vila do Conde Portugal, in Portuguese mainstream news.Time: 30/12/2025 at 3:26am Porto, PortugalOne of the strangest objects I've ever seen Dec. 29, 2025 - PortugalPortugal UFO: analysis of archive negativesPortugal incident: negativesThe 1990 Alfena, Portugal, UFO encounter ~ eyewitness testimonies & (photo) analysis of the sighting - Eyes On Cinema -1959 Photograph – Project Blue BookWeird triangle shaped lights, caught hovering over the south side of Sport Lisboa e Benfica's stadiumLisbon, Portugal 28.08.2025 12:10PMSighting Lisbon, Portugal 26.08.2025

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Questions about UFO sightings in Portugal

How many UFO sightings have been reported in Portugal?

27 sightings in Portugal are on ufos.dev, from 1917 to 2026, with 6 in the last 12 months — 0.25 per 100,000 people.

Where in Portugal are UFOs seen most?

The most reports come from Lisbon, Portugal (4), Porto, Portugal (2), Alfena, Portugal (1).

When are UFOs most often seen in Portugal?

Most reports with a time are from around 12 pm local time; the busiest year so far was 2025.

What shapes of UFO are reported in Portugal?

The most common are light (4), sphere (3), disk (1), triangle (1).

How do I report a UFO sighting in Portugal?

Post it on ufos.dev with the date, time and place — it is checked against the sky that night (launches, satellites, planets, planes) and appears on the Portugal map. Report a sighting →

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Updated 13 November 2026. Population: World Bank. Places are worked out from what each report says, so a few may be missing or in the wrong place. Flags: flagcdn.com.

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