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Vimeiro

Lisbon, Portugal · Europe

About Vimeiro

Vimeiro is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Lourinhã, 31km from Berlengas Islands.

Vimeiro is a town located in Lisbon, Portugal. With a population of 1,470, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Vimeiro 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 Vimeiro to your route.

About Vimeiro

Vimeiro (Portuguese pronunciation: [viˈmɐjɾu]) is a freguesia (civil parish) in the municipality of Lourinhã in west-central Portugal. It is in the District of Lisboa. The population in 2011 was 1,470, in an area of 7.08 km². Vimeiro was the site of the 1808 Battle of Vimeiro, where British forces under the Duke of

Read more Wellington defeated the French, ending the first French invasion of Portugal. A monument was dedicated in Vimeiro on August 21, 1908, the 100th anniversary of the battle, by Manuel II of Portugal.

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Where is Vimeiro located?

Vimeiro is located in Lisbon, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 39.1777 latitude, -9.3170 longitude.

What is the population of Vimeiro?

Vimeiro has a population of approximately 1,470 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,470
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Lisbon
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
39.1777, -9.3170

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Obidos

A fairy-tale walled medieval town of whitewashed houses with blue and yellow trim, famous for its ginjinha cherry liqueur.

25 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Berlengas Islands

A remote archipelago nature reserve off Peniche with crystal waters, sea caves, and a dramatic 17th-century island fortress.

31 km · about 35 min drive

photogenic

Azenhas do Mar

Whitewashed village spilling down a sheer Atlantic cliff near Sintra, with a tidal ocean pool at its foot: the classic view is from the small lookout on the northern approach road. At golden hour the whole cliff face lights up.

39 km · about 45 min drive

castle

Quinta da Regaleira

A mystical estate in Sintra featuring an initiatic well descending nine spiraling levels underground, surrounded by enchanted gardens.

43 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Sintra

UNESCO-listed fairy-tale town in the hills west of Lisbon with fantastical palaces, Moorish castle ruins, and lush gardens.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Castelo dos Mouros

Ancient Moorish ramparts snaking along a forested ridge with commanding views over Sintra.

43 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Palácio Nacional de Sintra

A royal palace at the town's heart, unmistakable for its twin conical kitchen chimneys.

43 km · about 50 min drive

coastal drive

Sintra–Cascais Coast Road (N247)

A wind-swept coastal drive past Cabo da Roca, wild beaches and the Sintra-Cascais natural park.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Vimeiro

  • 43 kmSintra–Cascais Coast Road (N247)A wind-swept coastal drive past Cabo da Roca, wild beaches and the Sintra-Cascais natural park.
  • 47 kmCabo da RocaThe westernmost point of continental Europe, a wild windswept cliff 140 meters above the roaring Atlantic.
  • 52 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
  • 53 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
  • 54 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
  • 54 kmCascaisA breezy seaside resort town of beaches, marina and old-town lanes at the end of the Lisbon coast.

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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