beach
Praia de Rodas
A glittering white crescent of Caribbean-like sand linking two of the Cies Islands, often crowned Europe's most beautiful beach.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Viana do Castelo, Portugal · Europe
Valença is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Tomiño, 52km from Peneda-Geres National Park.
Valença is a town located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. With a population of 0, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Valença 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 Valença to your route.
The Church of Saint Mary of the Angels, also known as the Parish Church of Valença, is a historic religious building located within the walled area of the Valencia de Minho. It is located next to the Gaviarra Gate (the northernmost door of the wall) and represents the main church of the town in the Minho region.
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Valença is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0310 latitude, -8.6459 longitude.
Valença has a population of approximately 0 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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6 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
A glittering white crescent of Caribbean-like sand linking two of the Cies Islands, often crowned Europe's most beautiful beach.
30 km · about 35 min drive
beach
An Atlantic archipelago off Vigo with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal waters, often called the Caribbean of Galicia.
31 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A storybook fishing village of granite horreos and seafront crosses lining a tidal harbour on the Pontevedra ria.
45 km · about 50 min drive
national park
Portugal's only national park, a wild landscape of granite peaks, oak forests, waterfalls, and ancient Roman roads in the north.
52 km · about 60 min drive
cathedral
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
April to October
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