ancient ruins
Côa Valley Archaeological Park
A UNESCO open-air gallery of Palaeolithic rock engravings along the Côa river canyon.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Guarda, Portugal · Europe
Vila Nova de Foz Côa is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Torre de Moncorvo, 45km from EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road.
Vila Nova de Foz Côa is a town located in Guarda, Portugal. With a population of 7,312, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Vila Nova de Foz Côa 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 Vila Nova de Foz Côa to your route.
Vila Nova de Foz Côa (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvilɐ ˈnɔvɐ ðɨ ˈfɔʃ ˈkoɐ] ) is a city and a municipality at the confluence of the rivers Douro and Côa in the district of Guarda, Portugal. The municipality covers an area of 398.15 square kilometres (153.73 mi2) and it hosted a population of 6,304 people inRead more
2021, while around 3,300 people lived in the city.
The municipality includes part of the Côa Valley Archaeological site, declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site and is a part of the Douro wine region.
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Vila Nova de Foz Côa is located in Guarda, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0819 latitude, -7.1415 longitude.
Vila Nova de Foz Côa has a population of approximately 7,312 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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ancient ruins
A UNESCO open-air gallery of Palaeolithic rock engravings along the Côa river canyon.
3 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
26 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
35 km · about 40 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
The heart of port-wine country, a riverside village ringed by terraced vineyards and azulejo-tiled station.
36 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.
36 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Voted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
45 km · about 50 min drive
famous road
A 27km stretch of the EN222 following the Douro river past terraced vineyards, frequently cited as one of Europe's best driving roads.
52 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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