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Vieira do Minho

Braga, Portugal · Europe

About Vieira do Minho

Vieira do Minho works well as a base: 25 minutes from Póvoa de Lanhoso, 13km from Peneda-Geres National Park.

Vieira do Minho is a town located in Braga, Portugal. With a population of 1,687, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vieira do Minho 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 Vieira do Minho to your route.

About Vieira do Minho

Vieira do Minho (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈɐjɾɐ ðu ˈmiɲu] ) is a municipality in the district of Braga, in the north of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 12,997, in an area of 216.44 km2. The present mayor is António Cardoso, elected by a coalition between PSD and the CDS–PP.

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Where is Vieira do Minho located?

Vieira do Minho is located in Braga, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.6329 latitude, -8.1425 longitude.

What is the population of Vieira do Minho?

Vieira do Minho has a population of approximately 1,687 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,687
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Braga
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.6329, -8.1425

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Vieira do Minho

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

13 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

24 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Fisgas de Ermelo

A multi-tier waterfall dropping through a granite gorge in the Alvão Natural Park, with roadside viewpoint access.

43 km · about 50 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Vieira do Minho

  • 44 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.
  • 60 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
  • 62 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.
  • 65 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 67 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • 68 kmCircuito 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.

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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Sobreposta

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Ferreiros

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18 km awayPop. 3,212

Caldelas

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20 km awayPop. 5,724

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