Ribeira de Pena
Small town in northern Portugal's Vila Real District, Ribeira de Pena sits in transition country between the mountainous Trás-os-Montes and the greener Minho, with the Tâmega River running through the municipality and vineyards producing the region's vinho verde nearby. The town centre has cafés, restaurants, and an above-average concentration of historic churches for its size. Prehistoric stone engravings at Lamelas, dolmens, and the ruins of a fortified settlement at Monte do Cabriz add archaeological depth to the surrounding area.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population5,887
- Nearest water from center 1.2 km0.7 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Ribeira de Pena: quick answers
Where is Ribeira de Pena?
Ribeira de Pena is in Portugal, about 110 km68 miles in a straight line from Vigo.
How do you get to Ribeira de Pena?
The nearest airport is Vila Real (VRL), about 39 min away by road. The nearest train station is Guimarães, about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Ribeira de Pena?
The warmest month is August, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 5°C41°F. The wettest month is December, with about 170 mm6.7 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Ribeira de Pena?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 5 restaurants, 5 cafés and 12 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Ribeira de Pena?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Gualtar, Póvoa de Lanhoso and Lamego. Ribeira de Pena is listed among the day trips from Porto.