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Montalegre

Vila Real, Portugal · Europe

About Montalegre

Montalegre sits on the route: 30 minutes from Baltar, 31km from Peneda-Geres National Park.

Montalegre is a town located in Vila Real, Portugal. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montalegre 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 Montalegre to your route.

About Montalegre

Montalegre (Portuguese pronunciation: [mõtɐˈlɛɣɾɨ] ), officially the Town of Montalegre (Portuguese: Vila de Montalegre), is a municipality in northern Portugal, located in the district of Vila Real, along the border with Spain. The population in 2011 was 10,537, in an area of 805.46 km².

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Where is Montalegre located?

Montalegre is located in Vila Real, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.8236 latitude, -7.7897 longitude.

What is the population of Montalegre?

Montalegre has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
0
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Vila Real
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.8236, -7.7897

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

Peneda-Geres National Park

Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Espigueiros do Soajo

Two dozen granite espigueiros, slit-walled corn granaries raised on staddle stones, some dating to the 18th century: clustered on a bare rock threshing floor above the village of Soajo in the Peneda-Gerês hills.

40 km · about 45 min drive

waterfall

Fisgas de Ermelo

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

54 km · about 60 min 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.

57 km · about 65 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Montalegre

  • 62 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.
  • 65 kmRibeira SacraA hidden canyon landscape of vertigo-inducing terraced vineyards, Romanesque monasteries, and the Sil River gorge.
  • 73 kmMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
  • 73 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 73 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.
  • 74 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.

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 Montalegre.

Baltar

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 1,166

Calvos

🇪🇸 Spain

16 km awayPop. 1,187

Boticas

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 5,750

Blancos

🇪🇸 Spain

19 km awayPop. 1,125

San Pedro de Muiños

🇪🇸 Spain

21 km awayPop. 1,962

Porqueira

🇪🇸 Spain

22 km away

Cualedro

🇪🇸 Spain

24 km awayPop. 2,254

Lobios

🇪🇸 Spain

25 km away

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