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Vila Nova de Foz Côa

Guarda, Portugal · Europe

About Vila Nova de Foz Côa

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.

About Vila Nova de Foz Côa

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 in

Read 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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Where is Vila Nova de Foz Côa located?

Vila Nova de Foz Côa is located in Guarda, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 41.0819 latitude, -7.1415 longitude.

What is the population of Vila Nova de Foz Côa?

Vila Nova de Foz Côa has a population of approximately 7,312 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
7,312
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Guarda
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.0819, -7.1415

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Vila Nova de Foz Côa

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

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

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro de São Salvador do Mundo

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

Miradouro de São Leonardo da Galafura

A clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.

35 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Miradouro de Casal de Loivos

A sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.

35 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Pinhão

The heart of port-wine country, a riverside village ringed by terraced vineyards and azulejo-tiled station.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Quinta do Seixo

A hillside Sandeman estate with panoramic tastings above the river, classic Douro vineyard stop.

36 km · about 40 min drive

famous road

EN222 Régua–Pinhão Road

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

45 km · about 50 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Vila Nova de Foz Côa

  • 26 kmMiradouro de São Salvador do MundoA rocky chapel-topped bluff with vertiginous views where the Douro narrows past São João da Pesqueira.
  • 35 kmMiradouro de São Leonardo da GalafuraA clifftop balcony hailed by poets, offering the definitive panorama over the terraced Douro gorge.
  • 35 kmMiradouro de Casal de LoivosA sublime balcony over the Pinhão bend, where vine terraces curve dramatically around the river.
  • 45 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.
  • 52 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.
  • 55 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.

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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