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Guarda
Guarda, Portugal · Europe
About Guarda
Guarda is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Sequeira, 38km from Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.
Guarda is a town located in Guarda, Portugal. With a population of 40,126, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Guarda 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 Guarda to your route.
About Guarda
The District of Guarda (Portuguese: Distrito de Guarda [ˈɡwaɾðɐ] ) is located in the Centro Region of Portugal, except Vila Nova de Foz Côa, which is in the Norte Region. The district capital and most populous city is Guarda. It borders Castile and León, Spain.
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Where is Guarda located?
Guarda is located in Guarda, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.5375 latitude, -7.2663 longitude.
What is the population of Guarda?
Guarda has a population of approximately 40,126 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 40,126
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Guarda
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 40.5375, -7.2663
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Worth the detour from Guarda
6 notable places within an hour's 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.
38 km · about 45 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.
38 km · about 45 min drive
famous road
N339 Serra da Estrela
The climb to Torre, mainland Portugal's highest point at 1,993m, through glacial valleys and boulder fields.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Monsanto
The 'most Portuguese village in Portugal,' where houses are built between and beneath enormous granite boulders on a remote hilltop.
57 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Piódão
A schist village built in terraces on a steep Serra do Açor hillside, reached by a winding mountain road.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Guarda
- 38 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.
- 38 kmTorre, Serra da EstrelaThe highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
- 38 kmN339 Serra da EstrelaThe climb to Torre, mainland Portugal's highest point at 1,993m, through glacial valleys and boulder fields.
- 69 kmMiradouro de São Salvador do MundoA rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
- 77 kmMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
- 78 kmMiradouro de São Leonardo da GalafuraA clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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