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São Pedro do Sul

Viseu, Portugal · Europe

About São Pedro do Sul

São Pedro do Sul is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Vouzela, 53km from Estrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão).

São Pedro do Sul is a town located in Viseu, Portugal. With a population of 5,497, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, São Pedro do Sul 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 São Pedro do Sul to your route.

About São Pedro do Sul

São Pedro do Sul (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃w ˈpeðɾu ðu ˈsul] ) is a municipality in the Central Portuguese district of Viseu. Part of the subregion of Dão-Lafões, the municipality has a population of 16,851 inhabitants and includes 14 civil parishes. The seat of this municipality is the city of São Pedro do Sul,

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Where is São Pedro do Sul located?

São Pedro do Sul is located in Viseu, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7554 latitude, -8.0726 longitude.

What is the population of São Pedro do Sul?

São Pedro do Sul has a population of approximately 5,497 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
5,497
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Viseu
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.7554, -8.0726

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from São Pedro do Sul

8 notable places within an hour's 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

cathedral

Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios

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

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Aveiro

The 'Venice of Portugal,' a colorful canal city with art nouveau buildings and traditional striped moliceiro boats gliding through its waterways.

51 km · about 60 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Peso da Régua

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

51 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

famous road

EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road

Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.

58 km · about 65 min 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near São Pedro do Sul

  • 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.
  • 51 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
  • 53 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.
  • 58 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 59 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.
  • 62 kmTorre Summit Road (N339), Serra da EstrelaMainland Portugal's highest road climbs past glacial valleys and granite tors to the 1,993 m Torre summit: snow-dusted in winter and a favourite driving loop from Covilhã.

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 São Pedro do Sul.

Vouzela

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km away

Oliveira de Frades

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km away

Campo

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 4,551

Abraveses

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 9,319

Viseu

🇵🇹 Portugal

17 km awayPop. 103,502

Rio de Loba

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km awayPop. 9,529

Castro Daire

🇵🇹 Portugal

20 km awayPop. 4,744

Campo de Besteiros

🇵🇹 Portugal

23 km awayPop. 1,474

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