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Atalaia

Portalegre, Portugal · Europe

About Atalaia

Atalaia sits on the route: 10 minutes from Gavião, 43km from Marvao.

Atalaia is a town located in Portalegre, Portugal. With a population of 1,747, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Atalaia sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Atalaia to your route.

About Atalaia

Gavião (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ɡɐviˈɐ̃w] ), officially the Town of Gavião (Portuguese: Vila de Gavião), is a Portuguese municipality in the District of Portalegre, in the historical region of Alentejo. The population in 2011 was 4,132, in an area of 294.59 km2. The municipality is bounded by Mação to the

Read more West and North, Nisa to the East, Crato to the Southeast, Ponte de Sor to the Southwest and Abrantes to the West. Gavião received a foral from King D. Manuel I of Portugal on November the 23rd of 1519, nowadays, that day is celebrated as municipal holiday.

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Where is Atalaia located?

Atalaia is located in Portalegre, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 39.4555 latitude, -7.8730 longitude.

What is the population of Atalaia?

Atalaia has a population of approximately 1,747 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,747
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Portalegre
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
39.4555, -7.8730

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Atalaia

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

N2: Portugal's Route 66

Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.

34 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Marvao

A tiny medieval walled village spectacularly perched atop a granite crag in the Serra de Sao Mamede, near the Spanish border.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Castelo de Almourol

A Templar castle on a rocky island in the Tagus river, reached by short ferry from a riverside car park.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Convent of Christ, Tomar

A UNESCO-listed former Knights Templar headquarters with a remarkable blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance architecture.

50 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Convento de Cristo, Tomar

A UNESCO-listed Templar monastery with a Manueline round church and the celebrated carved Chapter House window.

50 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Atalaia

  • 34 kmN2: Portugal's Route 66Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.

Driving in Portugal

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.78/litre
Motorway tolls
~€9.00/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Atalaia.

Gavião

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 4,132

Mação

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km away

Nisa

🇵🇹 Portugal

20 km awayPop. 7,450

Pego

🇵🇹 Portugal

24 km awayPop. 2,431

Alferrarede

🇵🇹 Portugal

25 km awayPop. 3,654

Ponte de Sôr

🇵🇹 Portugal

26 km awayPop. 11,062

Sardoal

🇵🇹 Portugal

26 km awayPop. 3,939

Vila Velha de Ródão

🇵🇹 Portugal

28 km awayPop. 3,521

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