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Things to see in Vila Real (Portugal): 88 places and when to go

Vila Real is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 88 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (39), History (30), Nature (21). The best known are Alto Douro, Alvão Natural Park and Mateus Palace. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Portugal · 41.294, -7.737
Places
88 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
Food and drink (39) · History (30) · Nature (21) · Wildlife (10) · Mountains (8) · Architecture (4)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
OPO Porto, 79 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Serra do Marão, at 1,416 m.

What to see in Vila Real

The places in and around Vila Real, 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.

And the other 64, by what you come to do:

When to go to Vila Real

The best time to visit Vila Real 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.

  1. JanPossible9:20
  2. FebPossible10:24
  3. MarBest time11:40
  4. AprBest time13:07
  5. MayBest time14:19
  6. JunBest time14:58
  7. JulBest time14:42
  8. AugBest time13:40
  9. SepBest time12:16
  10. OctBest time10:52
  11. NovPossible9:38
  12. DecPossible9:02

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02. In April, 88 of the 88 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 Vila Real

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 79 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.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Portugal, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Vila Real?

The best known: Alto Douro, Alvão Natural Park, Mateus Palace, Cathedral of Vila Real, Serra do Marão. In all, 88 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Vila Real?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 58 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 02.

How do you get to Vila Real?

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 79 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Vila Real as the destination and these 88 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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