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Valenza

Viana do Castelo, Portugal · Europe

About Valenza

Valenza sits on the route: 20 minutes from Tomiño, 50km from Peneda-Geres National Park.

Valenza is a town located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. With a population of 14,172, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Valenza 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 Valenza to your route.

About Valenza

Valença (Portuguese pronunciation: [vɐˈlẽsɐ] ), also known as Valença do Minho (Traditional Spanish: Valencia de Miño), is a municipality and a town in Portugal, bordering Tui, Galicia. The population in 2011 was 14,127, in an area of 117.13 km2. Valença officially became a city on 12 June 2009. The municipality is

Read more located in Viana do Castelo District. The present Mayor is Jorge Mendes, elected by the Social Democratic Party (PSD). The municipal holiday is 18 February.

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Valenza 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 Valenza located?

Valenza is located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 42.0242 latitude, -8.6347 longitude.

What is the population of Valenza?

Valenza has a population of approximately 14,172 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
14,172
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Viana do Castelo
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
42.0242, -8.6347

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

beach

Cies Islands

An Atlantic archipelago off Vigo with pristine white-sand beaches and crystal waters, often called the Caribbean of Galicia.

32 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.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Combarro

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

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.

50 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.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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 Valenza.

Valença

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km away

Tui

🇪🇸 Spain

3 km awayPop. 17,262

Tomiño

🇪🇸 Spain

11 km awayPop. 13,315

Vila Nova de Cerveira

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km away

Salvatierra de Miño

🇪🇸 Spain

13 km awayPop. 9,566

Gondomar

🇪🇸 Spain

14 km awayPop. 13,841

Paredes de Coura

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km away

Monção

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 19,738

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