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Selection of places to visit in Vila Real and its surroundings

Vila Real is a district in northern Portugal best known for its extraordinary view of the Douro River and its vineyards. The district is located about 1 hour drive from Porto.

The district is not limited to the city of the same name, it also includes other emblematic municipalities of Portugal: Chaves, Valpaços, Montalegre, Boticas, Ribeira de Pena, Vila Pouca de Aguiar...

Vila Real is rich in heritage, gastronomy, nature and breathes authenticity. It's a perfect place to spend a vacation in good conditions and explore the nature, taste Portuguese food and good local wine.

Explore Vila Real with our guide of places to visit 👇

Region
Northern
Population
185 878
Area
4 328 km2
Beaches?
No

Our favorite places in the district of Vila Real

Best time to visit the district of Vila Real

The District of Vila Real can be visited at any time of the year, just be careful with the winter, which is usually quite cold in this region of Trás-os-Montes.

Temperature average / minimum / maximum per month

Month
Average
Minimum
Maximum
January
6,8°
3,6°
10,1°
February
10,9°
6,4°
15,4°
March
11,1°
6,1°
16,2°
April
12,5°
8,1°
17,0°
May
18,4°
12°
24,7°
June
18,1°
11,8°
24,4°
July
25,5°
17,4°
33,6°
August
21,5°
14,5°
28,5°
September
20,0°
13,5°
26,4°
October
13,2°
8,6°
17,8°
November
11,1°
7,6°
14,6°
December
7,5°
4,3°
10,6°
Source: Based on 2020 data from the Portuguese National Institute of Statistics