Madalena works well as a base: 10 minutes from Penafiel, 29km from Circuito da Boavista.
Madalena is a town located in Porto, Portugal. With a population of 9,618, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Madalena 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 Madalena to your route.
About Madalena
The Paredes Municipal Chamber (Portuguese: Câmara Municipal de Paredes) is the administrative authority in the municipality of Paredes. It has 18 freguesias in its area of jurisdiction and is based in the city of Paredes, on the Porto District. These freguesias are: Aguiar de Sousa, Astromil, Baltar, Beire, Cete,Read more Cristelo, Duas Igrejas, Gandra, Lordelo, Louredo, Parada de Todeia, Paredes, Rebordosa, Recarei, Sobreira, Sobrosa, Vandoma and Vilela.
The Paredes City Council is made up of 9 councillors, representing, currently, two different political forces. The first candidate on the list with the most votes in a municipal election or, in the event of a vacancy, the next candidate on the list, takes office as President of the Municipal Chamber.
Madalena offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
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Where is Madalena located?
Madalena is located in Porto, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.2162 latitude, -8.3345 longitude.
What is the population of Madalena?
Madalena has a population of approximately 9,618 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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Porto's Belle Époque showpiece on Rua de Santa Catarina, open since 1921: carved wood, leather benches, chandeliers and mirrored walls attended by white-jacketed waiters. Regularly listed among the most beautiful cafés in the world.
24 km · about 30 min drive
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Livraria Lello
A breathtakingly ornate neo-Gothic bookshop in Porto with a famous crimson staircase, often called the world's most beautiful bookstore.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Dom Luis I Bridge
A striking double-deck iron bridge designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel, spanning the Douro gorge between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Clerigos Tower, Porto
Porto's iconic Baroque bell tower offering panoramic views over the city's terracotta rooftops and the Douro River.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Porto Ribeira District
UNESCO-listed medieval riverside quarter in Porto with colourful facades, port wine cellars, and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Ponte Dom Luís I, Porto
A double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Castelo de Guimarães
A 10th-century castle associated with the founding of Portugal, beside the Paço dos Duques in UNESCO-listed Guimarães.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Circuito da Boavista
A genuine city street circuit in Porto that ran Formula One in 1958 and 1960 and was revived for historic racing. Off-race weekends you simply drive or walk the seafront and boulevard sections as ordinary city streets.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Madalena
25 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
29 kmCircuito da BoavistaA genuine city street circuit in Porto that ran Formula One in 1958 and 1960 and was revived for historic racing. Off-race weekends you simply drive or walk the seafront and boulevard sections as ordinary city streets.
31 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.
35 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.
46 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
49 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.