Avalon Region Portugal Cove Photos: Portugal Cove Portugal Cove is located on the south side of Conception Bay, approximately 15 km by road from St. John's. In the second half of the twentieth century it has increasingly become a residential community for the city of St. John's. In 1992 Portugal Cove was amalgamated with St. Phillips, Hogan's Pond, and several unincorporated areas as the town of Portugal Cove/St. Phillips. Click the thumbnail to enlarge the image Portugal Cove, Fishing stages are prominent in the foreground. Conception Harbour | Salmon Cove | Petty Harbour | Placentia | Carbonear | Brigus | Holyrood | St. John's | Portugal Cove | Harbour Grace | Colinet | Salmonier | Topsail Avalon Region | Burin Peninsula | Northeast Region | Labrador Region | Misc. Photos | Interactive Map About This Project | Biography: Joseph Laurence | Feedback Is Welcomed | Copyright Info. This digital collection was produced under contract to the SchoolNet Digital Collections Program, Industry Canada.