Portugal, a country with a rich seafaring history, is located on the west coast of the Iberian Peninsula west of Spain.Located in south-western Europe and looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, with several islands in the Atlantic Ocean (Azores, Madeira, and Savage), Portugal’s climate is affected by the land mass of the Iberian Peninsula while at the same time being a coastal country with weather influenced by the sea.Guide to Portugal - Climate.In the summer when the Azores high is established y.