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Porto Covo

Setúbal, Portugal · Europe

About Porto Covo

Porto Covo is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Cercal, 28km from Cabo Sardão.

Porto Covo is a town located in Setúbal, Portugal. With a population of 1,400, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Porto Covo 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 Porto Covo to your route.

About Porto Covo

Porto Covo is one of the two civil parishes in the municipality of Sines, located along the western Alentejo coast of Portugal, about 170 km (110 mi) south of Lisbon. The population in 2011 was 1,038, in an area of 50.72 km2. Known for its beaches and ties to the ocean, the name Porto Covo likely translates as port of

Read more the covos, the term covo referring to a fishing net, used for capturing lobsters and crabs.

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Where is Porto Covo located?

Porto Covo is located in Setúbal, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 37.8526 latitude, -8.7902 longitude.

What is the population of Porto Covo?

Porto Covo has a population of approximately 1,400 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,400
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Setúbal
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
37.8526, -8.7902

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Porto Covo

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Cabo Sardão

Wild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.

28 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Praia de Odeceixe

A river-meets-sea beach on the wild west coast, beloved by surfers and the Vicentine trail.

46 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Porto Covo

  • 28 kmCabo SardãoWild Alentejo headland by the Cavaleiro lighthouse where white storks nest on sea stacks and cliff ledges above the surf: claimed to be the only place in the world they breed on coastal rocks. Short walk from the lighthouse car park.
  • 62 kmFóia (Serra de Monchique)The Algarve's highest peak, reached by a twisting road with sweeping views over coast and hills.
  • 72 kmEstrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da ArrábidaA cliff-hugging corniche through Arrábida Natural Park south of Lisbon, curling high above turquoise coves like Portinho da Arrábida with Mediterranean-style scrub and sea views.
  • 72 kmSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
  • 73 kmCabo EspichelA remote clifftop cape with an 18th-century sanctuary, pilgrim lodgings and dinosaur footprints in the cliff face.

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 Porto Covo.

Cercal

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 3,772

Sines

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 12,791

Vila Nova de Milfontes

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 4,393

São Luis

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km awayPop. 1,006

Santiago do Cacém

🇵🇹 Portugal

20 km awayPop. 7,797

Almograve

🇵🇹 Portugal

22 km awayPop. 1,356

Santo André

🇵🇹 Portugal

23 km awayPop. 10,601

Odemira

🇵🇹 Portugal

31 km awayPop. 5,830

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