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Fronteira

Portalegre, Portugal · Europe

About Fronteira

Fronteira sits on the route: 10 minutes from Vale da Amoreira, 44km from Marvao.

Fronteira is a town located in Portalegre, Portugal. With a population of 3,410, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Fronteira 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 Fronteira to your route.

About Fronteira

Fronteira (pronounced [fɾõˈtɐjɾɐ] ) is a municipality in Portalegre District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,410, in an area of 248.60 km2. The present Mayor is Rogério David Sádio da Silva, elected by the Social Democratic Party. The municipal holiday is April 6.

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Where is Fronteira located?

Fronteira is located in Portalegre, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 39.0563 latitude, -7.6487 longitude.

What is the population of Fronteira?

Fronteira has a population of approximately 3,410 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
3,410
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Portalegre
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
39.0563, -7.6487

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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EuropePortugalPortalegreTown

Worth the detour from Fronteira

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

castle

Marvao

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

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Aqueduto da Amoreira, Elvas

A 16th-century aqueduct running 7km into the fortified border town of Elvas, visible from the road on approach.

46 km · about 55 min drive

ancient ruins

Roman Temple of Evora

A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman temple standing in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Alentejo capital.

58 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Chapel of Bones

A haunting chapel in Evora with walls and pillars constructed entirely from the bones and skulls of over 5,000 monks.

59 km · about 70 min drive

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 Fronteira.

Vale da Amoreira

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 10,828

Cano

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 1,057

Alter do Chão

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 2,600

Monforte

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 3,329

Avis

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 4,571

Estremoz

🇵🇹 Portugal

24 km awayPop. 9,350

Urra

🇵🇹 Portugal

29 km away

Arronches

🇵🇹 Portugal

32 km awayPop. 3,165

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