Carregosa
A modest Portuguese vila in the municipality of Oliveira de Azeméis, Carregosa carries references in historical records back to the 10th century and holds an unusual concentration of churches for its size. The parish sits in the northeast of the municipality, bordering Vale de Cambra to the east and Arouca to the north, with mountains close by and a UNESCO World Heritage site within the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.4 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
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Carregosa: quick answers
Where is Carregosa?
Carregosa is in Portugal.
How do you get to Carregosa?
The nearest airport is Porto (OPO), about 48 min away by road. The nearest train station is São João da Madeira, about 14 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Carregosa?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C46°F. The wettest month is October, with about 198 mm7.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Carregosa?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 3 cafés and 13 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Carregosa?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ramalde, Viseu and Lamego. Carregosa is listed among the day trips from Porto.