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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.
In a nutshell
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 RatesChurch building in Póvoa de Varzim, Porto District, Portugal5.7 km
- São Félix HillHighest hill in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal3.5 km
- Igreja Matriz de Vila do CondeChurch building in Vila do Conde, Porto District, Portugal6.0 km
- Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de VarzimCultural heritage monument in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal3.5 km
- Castle of FariaBuilding in Barcelos Municipality, Braga District, Portugal12 km
- Cividade HillHill in northern Portugal1.4 km
- Castelo da PóvoaBuilding in Póvoa de Varzim, Porto District, Portugal4.0 km
- Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio MauChurch building in Vila do Conde, Porto District, Portugal4.9 km
- Paisagem Protegida Regional do Litoral de Vila do Conde e Reserva Ornitológica de MindeloProtected area in Portugal11 km
- Pelourinho da Póvoa de VarzimPillory in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal3.8 km
- Pelourinho de Vila do CondePillory in Vila do Conde, Portugal6.0 km
- Ponte D. ZameiroCultural heritage monument in Vila do Conde, Portugal7.8 km
- CP Costa - CP CentralHiking4.8 km
- Ecopista do Ramal de FamalicãoHiking8.0 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.
- JanPossible9:19
- FebPossible10:24
- MarBest time11:40
- AprBest time13:07
- MayBest time14:20
- JunBest time14:59
- JulBest time14:43
- AugBest time13:40
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:51
- NovPossible9:37
- DecPossible9:01
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Areias16 places22 km
- Porto100 places30 km
- Braga78 places31 km
- Viana do Castelo39 places33 km
- Penafiel19 places42 km
- Santa Maria da Feira27 places56 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Póvoa do Varzim?
The best known: Monastery of Rates, São Félix Hill, Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde, Ethnography and History Museum of Póvoa de Varzim, Castle of Faria. 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 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.
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