# Things to see in Póvoa do Varzim (Portugal): 14 places and when to go

> Póvoa do Varzim is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly History (9), Nature (4), Temples (3). The best known are Monastery of Rates, São Félix Hill and Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/povoa-do-varzim/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Portugal · 41.4078, -8.7367
- **Places:** 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/historia/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/naturaleza/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/espiritual/) (3) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/montana/) (2) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fauna/) (2) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/senderismo/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** OPO Porto, 18 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Póvoa do Varzim

The places in and around Póvoa do Varzim, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Monastery of Rates](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-sao-pedro-de-rates/): Church building in Póvoa de Varzim, Porto District, Portugal · 5.7 km
- [São Félix Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/sao-felix/): Highest hill in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal · 3.5 km
- [Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-matriz-de-vila-do-conde/): Church building in Vila do Conde, Porto District, Portugal · 6.0 km
- [Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-municipal-de-etnografia-e-historia-da-povoa-de-varzim/): Cultural heritage monument in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal · 3.5 km
- [Castle of Faria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ruinas-do-castelo-de-faria-e-da-estacao-arqueologica-subjace/): Building in Barcelos Municipality, Braga District, Portugal · 12 km
- [Cividade Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cividade-de-terroso/): Hill in northern Portugal · 1.4 km
- [Castelo da Póvoa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/fortaleza-de-nossa-senhora-da-conceicao/): Building in Póvoa de Varzim, Porto District, Portugal · 4.0 km
- [Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-sao-cristovao-de-rio-mau/): Church building in Vila do Conde, Porto District, Portugal · 4.9 km
- [Paisagem Protegida Regional do Litoral de Vila do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/paisagem-protegida-regional-do-litoral-de-vila-do-conde-e-re/): Protected area in Portugal · 11 km
- [Pelourinho da Póvoa de Varzim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-da-povoa/): Pillory in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal · 3.8 km
- [Pelourinho de Vila do Conde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/pelourinho-de-vila-do-conde/): Pillory in Vila do Conde, Portugal · 6.0 km
- [Ponte D. Zameiro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/bridge-dom-zameiro/): Cultural heritage monument in Vila do Conde, Portugal · 7.8 km
- [CP Costa - CP Central](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/cp-costa-cp-central/): Hiking · 4.8 km
- [Ecopista do Ramal de Famalicão](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ecopista-do-ramal-de-famalicao/): Hiking · 8.0 km

## When to go to Póvoa do Varzim

The best time to visit Póvoa do Varzim is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 19 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 24 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 40 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 07 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 20 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 59 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 43 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 40 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 16 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 51 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 37 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 01 |

In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01. In April, 14 of the 14 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Póvoa do Varzim

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 18 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.4078%2C-8.7367)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.4078%2C-8.7367)

## Other towns nearby

- [Areias](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/areias/): 16 places · 22 km
- [Porto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/oporto/): 100 places · 30 km
- [Braga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/braga/): 78 places · 31 km
- [Viana do Castelo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/viana-do-castelo/): 39 places · 33 km
- [Penafiel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/penafiel/): 19 places · 42 km
- [Santa Maria da Feira](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/santa-maria-da-feira/): 27 places · 56 km

And all of Portugal, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Póvoa do Varzim?

The best known: [Monastery of Rates](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-de-sao-pedro-de-rates/), [São Félix Hill](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/sao-felix/), [Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/igreja-matriz-de-vila-do-conde/), [Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/museu-municipal-de-etnografia-e-historia-da-povoa-de-varzim/), [Castle of Faria](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/portugal/ruinas-do-castelo-de-faria-e-da-estacao-arqueologica-subjace/). In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Póvoa do Varzim?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 59 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 01.

### How do you get to Póvoa do Varzim?

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 18 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=41.4078%2C-8.7367) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Póvoa do Varzim as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).