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Boticas

Vila Real, Portugal · Europe

About Boticas

Boticas sits on the route: 20 minutes from Vidago, 40km from Peneda-Geres National Park.

Boticas is a town located in Vila Real, Portugal. With a population of 5,750, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Boticas 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 Boticas to your route.

About Boticas

Boticas (Portuguese pronunciation: [buˈtikɐʃ] ) is a town and a municipality in northern Portugal, in the district of Vila Real and in the Trás-os-Montes region. Covering an area of 321.96 square kilometres (124.31 mi2), it had a population of 4,832 in 2024, while the town of Boticas itself had 1,540 residents in

Read more 2021. The municipality is part of the Alto Tâmega intermunicipal community and, together with Montalegre, forms the historical and cultural Barroso region. Boticas is known for its archaeological heritage, including Iron Age castros and the finding of Gallaecian warrior statues.

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Where is Boticas located?

Boticas is located in Vila Real, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.6894 latitude, -7.6691 longitude.

What is the population of Boticas?

Boticas has a population of approximately 5,750 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
5,750
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Vila Real
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.6894, -7.6691

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Peneda-Geres National Park

Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.

40 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Fisgas de Ermelo

A multi-tier waterfall dropping through a granite gorge in the Alvão Natural Park, with roadside viewpoint access.

41 km · about 45 min drive

tunnel

Marão Tunnel

At 5.7 km the longest road tunnel in the Iberian Peninsula, carrying the A4 under the Serra do Marão between Amarante and Vila Real: gateway to the Douro wine country.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Espigueiros do Soajo

Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.

53 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Pinhão

The heart of port-wine country, a riverside village ringed by terraced vineyards and azulejo-tiled station.

56 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro de Casal de Loivos

A sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.

56 km · about 65 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro de São Leonardo da Galafura

A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Quinta do Seixo

A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Boticas

  • 51 kmMarão TunnelAt 5.7 km the longest road tunnel in the Iberian Peninsula, carrying the A4 under the Serra do Marão between Amarante and Vila Real: gateway to the Douro wine country.
  • 56 kmMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
  • 58 kmMiradouro de São Leonardo da GalafuraA clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
  • 58 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 59 kmEstrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão)A 27km stretch of the EN222 following the Douro river past terraced vineyards, frequently cited as one of Europe's best driving roads.
  • 60 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.

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 Boticas.

Vidago

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 5,300

Chaves

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18 km awayPop. 17,535

Montalegre

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km away

Santa Cruz

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 3,430

Vila Pouca de Aguiar

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km away

Sobreira

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 4,219

Ribeira de Pena

🇵🇹 Portugal

22 km awayPop. 5,887

Oimbra

🇪🇸 Spain

27 km awayPop. 1,977

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