Portugal is located on the Iberian Peninsula in Western Europe, bordered by Spain to the north and east and the Atlantic Ocean to the south and west. The climate varies significantly from north to south, with the north experiencing cold, rainy winters while the south has hot, dry weather. Portugal's geography is also marked by coastal regions, river valleys, mountains and islands like Madeira and the Azores. The document then provides brief descriptions of Portugal's eight geographical regions and some of its important cities.