Viana do Castelo
Photogenic port town at the mouth of the Lima river in northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo has a walkable centre dense with historic churches and a strong food-and-drink scene. The surrounding hills offer scenic viewpoints over the river and coast. The town also sits on the Portuguese Way, an alternative route of the Camino de Santiago.
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- Population36,148
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.9 km4.3 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Viana do Castelo: quick answers
Where is Viana do Castelo?
Viana do Castelo is in Alto Minho, Portugal, about 61 km38 miles in a straight line from Vigo.
How do you get to Viana do Castelo?
The nearest airport is Porto (OPO), about 47 min away by road. The nearest train station is Viana do Castelo, about 1 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Viana do Castelo?
The warmest month is August, averaging 20°C68°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C49°F. The wettest month is November, with about 233 mm9.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Viana do Castelo?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 49 restaurants, 38 cafés and 29 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Viana do Castelo?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Paredes de Coura, Gualtar and Barcelinhos. Viana do Castelo is listed among the day trips from Porto.