Gualtar
This tiny town on the right bank of the Rio Este, just outside Braga in northern Portugal, sits within a landscape of vineyards and scenic viewpoints, with a café and restaurant scene that punches above its size. The University of Minho campus now occupies the site of the former Monastery of São Miguel de Gualtar, donated to the Countess of Ildnara between 1032 and 1043. Several UNESCO World Heritage sites lie within the wider region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population6,761
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.0 km1.3 mi
Gualtar: quick answers
Where is Gualtar?
Gualtar is in Portugal, about 79 km49 miles in a straight line from Vigo.
How do you get to Gualtar?
The nearest airport is Porto (OPO), about 49 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Gualtar?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C70°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 7°C45°F. The wettest month is December, with about 241 mm9.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Gualtar?
OpenStreetMap lists 46 restaurants, 61 cafés and 36 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Gualtar?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Ramalde, Paredes de Coura and Barcelinhos. Gualtar is listed among the day trips from Porto.