Sousel (European Portuguese pronunciation: [soˈzɛl] ⓘ) is a municipality in the District of Portalegre in Portugal.

[2] The municipality is famous for its olive trees and as a great hunting region.

The Calça e Pina family was the main developer of Sousel in the 18th century.

The present Mayor is Manuel Valério, elected by the Socialist Party.

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):[3]