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Paranhos

Porto, Portugal · Europe

About Paranhos

Paranhos works well as a base: 6km from Circuito da Boavista.

Paranhos is a town located in Porto, Portugal. With a population of 45,883, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Paranhos 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 Paranhos to your route.

About Paranhos

Pólo Universitário is an underground light rail station on line D of the Porto Metro system in Porto, Portugal. It is situated under Rua Alfredo Allen on the University of Porto campus, from which it takes its name. Immediately to the north of Pólo Universitário station, the line emerges from its tunnel and continues

Read more at street level for the remainder of its route. The central tunnelled section of line D, including Pólo Universitário station, opened on 17 September 2005, with trains initially running from Câmara de Gaia, to the south. Pólo Universitário was the northern terminus until 31 March 2006, when the line was extended to Hospital de São João. The line has since been extended from Câmara de Gaia to Vila d’Este. The station is preceded by Salgueiros and followed by IPO stations. On weekdays, trains run every five to six minutes, declining to every 10 minutes on weekends and evenings. The station platforms are underground, and there are two through tracks, served by a single central island platform.

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Paranhos 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 Paranhos located?

Paranhos is located in Porto, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.1729 latitude, -8.5993 longitude.

What is the population of Paranhos?

Paranhos has a population of approximately 45,883 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
45,883
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Porto
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.1729, -8.5993

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

3 km · about 5 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.

3 km · about 5 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.

3 km · about 5 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.

4 km · about 5 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.

4 km · about 5 min drive

bridge

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.

4 km · about 5 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.

6 km · about 10 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Paranhos

  • Right herePonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • Right hereCircuito 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.
  • 42 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.
  • 58 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.
  • 68 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
  • 71 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.

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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