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Marinhas

Braga, Portugal · Europe

About Marinhas

Marinhas sits on the route: 10 minutes from Gandra, 44km from Circuito da Boavista.

Marinhas is a town located in Braga, Portugal. With a population of 6,052, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Marinhas 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 Marinhas to your route.

About Marinhas

Fort São João Baptista of Esposende, also referred to as São João Baptista Castle and Esposende Fort, is located in the parish of Esposende, Marinhas e Gandra, city and municipality of Esposende, in the district of Braga, in Portugal. A coastal fort, originally built with the role of defending the mouth of the river

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Where is Marinhas located?

Marinhas is located in Braga, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.5591 latitude, -8.7830 longitude.

What is the population of Marinhas?

Marinhas has a population of approximately 6,052 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
6,052
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Braga
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.5591, -8.7830

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Marinhas

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

cathedral

Sanctuary of Bom Jesus do Monte

Braga's UNESCO pilgrimage church crowning a 116-metre baroque zigzag stairway devoted to the five senses: climb it or ride the 1882 water-balance funicular, the oldest of its kind still running in the world.

34 km · about 40 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.

43 km · about 50 min drive

famous road

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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Livraria Lello

A breathtakingly ornate neo-Gothic bookshop in Porto with a famous crimson staircase, often called the world's most beautiful bookstore.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Clerigos Tower, Porto

Porto's iconic Baroque bell tower offering panoramic views over the city's terracotta rooftops and the Douro River.

48 km · about 55 min drive

cafe

Café Majestic

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.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Porto Ribeira District

UNESCO-listed medieval riverside quarter in Porto with colourful facades, port wine cellars, and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Marinhas

  • 44 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.
  • 49 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • 78 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.

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 Marinhas.

Esposende

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 34,625

Gandra

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 1,323

Apúlia e Fão

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 7,301

Vila Cova

🇵🇹 Portugal

6 km awayPop. 2,564

Perelhal

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 1,749

Apúlia

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 4,394

Barqueiros

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 1,957

Mariz

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 1,208

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