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Marco de Canavezes

Porto, Portugal · Europe

About Marco de Canavezes

Marco de Canavezes works well as a base: 15 minutes from Vila Meã, 33km from Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).

Marco de Canavezes is a town located in Porto, Portugal. With a population of 9,042, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marco de Canavezes 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 Marco de Canavezes to your route.

About Marco de Canavezes

Marco de Canaveses (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmaɾku ðɨ kɐnɐˈvezɨʃ] ) is a city and municipality in Porto district, in northern Portugal. The population in 2011 was 53,450, in an area of 201.89 km2. The city itself had a population of 9,042 in 2001.

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Marco de Canavezes is located in Porto, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1839 latitude, -8.1486 longitude.

What is the population of Marco de Canavezes?

Marco de Canavezes has a population of approximately 9,042 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
9,042
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Porto
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.1839, -8.1486

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Marco de Canavezes

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

25 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Douro Valley

The oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.

30 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Peso da Régua

Riverside town and the Douro's wine-trade hub, home to the Museu do Douro and cruise quays.

30 km · about 35 min drive

cathedral

Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

A baroque hilltop sanctuary above Lamego, crowned by a grand zigzag stairway of tiled landings.

30 km · about 35 min drive

castle

Castelo de Guimarães

A 10th-century castle associated with the founding of Portugal, beside the Paço dos Duques in UNESCO-listed Guimarães.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Estrada 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

waterfall

Fisgas de Ermelo

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

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Marco de Canavezes

  • 21 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.
  • 25 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.
  • 30 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
  • 33 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.
  • 39 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • 41 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.

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 Marco de Canavezes.

Santo Izidoro

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 1,495

Vila Meã

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 5,000

Perafita

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 12,538

Baião

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 20,522

Amarante

🇵🇹 Portugal

11 km awayPop. 6,782

Penafiel

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 8,065

Meinedo

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 4,416

Figueiró

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 4,579

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