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Viana do Castelo

General Information about Viana do Castelo

The coastal city of Viana do Castelo, which is located in northern Portugal within the region of Norte is home to a population of more than 92,000 residents. Closely neighboured by Porto at a distance of just over 70 kilometres the Viana do Castelo is recorded as being founded back in 1253. Although the population of Viana do Castelo is very large the city itself only covers an area of 318 square kilometres.

Boasting some stunning views of the Rio Lima harbour some of the city's main attractions is the Castelo do Neiva and the Monte de Santa Luzia church. With the Monte de Santa Luzia church hilltop location you will be able to get a birds eye view of Viana do Castelo. If you are visiting Portugal during late August be sure to make your way over to Viana do Castelo as this is when the city hosts its annual festival known as Festas de Nossa Senhora de Agonia.

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Portugal Destinations

Travel Guides for Other Destinations in Portugal

* Albufeira * Azores * Faro
* Funchal * Lagos * Lisbon
* Madeira Islands * Ponta Delgada * Porto
* Sagres * Setubal * Sintra
* Viana do Castelo * Vila nova de Milfontes

Guesthouses in Viana do Castelo

Below are a selection of Guesthouses located in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. Alternatively, you can browse through all Viana do Castelo Guesthouses.


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