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Cabanas de Viriato

Viseu, Portugal · Europe

About Cabanas de Viriato

Cabanas de Viriato is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Carregal do Sal, 35km from Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.

Cabanas de Viriato is a town located in Viseu, Portugal. With a population of 1,533, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Cabanas de Viriato 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 Cabanas de Viriato to your route.

About Cabanas de Viriato

Cabanas de Viriato is a town in the Carregal do Sal Municipality, Dão-Lafões Subregion of the Viseu District, in the Centro Region of Portugal. The population in 2025 was 1,698, in an area of 21.47 km2.

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Where is Cabanas de Viriato located?

Cabanas de Viriato is located in Viseu, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.4766 latitude, -7.9745 longitude.

What is the population of Cabanas de Viriato?

Cabanas de Viriato has a population of approximately 1,533 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,533
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Viseu
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.4766, -7.9745

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Cabanas de Viriato

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Piódão

A schist village built in terraces on a steep Serra do Açor hillside, reached by a winding mountain road.

30 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela

Mainland Portugal's highest road climbs past glacial valleys and granite tors to the 1,993 m Torre summit: snow-dusted in winter and a favourite driving loop from Covilhã.

35 km · about 40 min drive

mountain pass

Torre, Serra da Estrela

The highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

University of Coimbra

One of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, with a stunning Baroque library and UNESCO World Heritage status.

49 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Sé Velha de Coimbra

A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.

49 km · about 55 min drive

bridge

Arouca 516 & Paiva Walkways

One of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, 516 metres of open mesh deck swaying 175 metres above the Paiva gorge: linked to 8 km of riverside boardwalks through the Arouca Geopark. Book a timed slot; not for vertigo sufferers.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Cabanas de Viriato

  • 35 kmTorre Summit Road (N339), Serra da EstrelaMainland Portugal's highest road climbs past glacial valleys and granite tors to the 1,993 m Torre summit: snow-dusted in winter and a favourite driving loop from Covilhã.
  • 35 kmTorre, Serra da EstrelaThe highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
  • 57 kmArouca 516 & Paiva WalkwaysOne of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, 516 metres of open mesh deck swaying 175 metres above the Paiva gorge: linked to 8 km of riverside boardwalks through the Arouca Geopark. Book a timed slot; not for vertigo sufferers.
  • 78 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
  • 79 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.

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 Cabanas de Viriato.

Carregal do Sal

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 5,600

Canas de Senhorim

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Tondela

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Treixedo

🇵🇹 Portugal

11 km awayPop. 1,104

Nelas

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 4,190

São João de Areias

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 1,939

Tábua

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 12,071

Santa Comba Dão

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 11,597

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