Portas Fronhas
in Vila do Conde of Porto, Portugal

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.367 and -8.751 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 22' 2" and W -8° 45' 2"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 03:18 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:37 am and 8:27 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-41.750 and 171.567 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carters Beach
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-04-26 08:02:42

Explore Portas Fronhas

Portas Fronhas in Vila do Conde (Porto) is located in Portugal about 184 mi (or 297 km) north of Lisbon, the country's capital.

Local time in Portas Fronhas is now 03:18 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 9 airports in the wider vicinity of Portas Fronhas, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in a distance of 9 mi (or 14 km), South-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Portugal is Historic Centre of Guimarães in a distance of 54 mi (or 88 km), East. We found 2 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vila do Conde, Povoa de Varzim, Esposende, Maia and Matosinhos. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 14°C / 57 °F

Morning Temperature 12°C / 53 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 55 °F
Night Temperature 8°C / 47 °F
Chance of rainfall 11%
Air Humidity 77%
Air Pressure 1005 hPa
Wind Speed Fresh Breeze with 17 km/h (10 mph) from North-East
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 28th of April 2024

12°C (54 °F)
12°C (54 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, few clouds.

Monday, 29th of April 2024

13°C (55 °F)
13°C (55 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, broken clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Villa C Boutique Hotel

Address
1,6 mi
Av. Mouzinho de Albuquerque
4480-151 Vila do Conde
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Santana & Spa

Address
1,6 mi
Monte Santana - Azurara
4480-188 Vila do Conde
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Axis Vermar Conference & Beach

Address
2,0 mi
Rua da Imprensa Regional s/n
4490-518 POVOA DE VARZIM
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 00:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


São Félix Hillside and Nature

Address
5,0 mi
Monte S. Félix
4570-345 Povoa de Varzim
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Varzinn Hotel

Address
2,1 mi
Rva Jose Morneiro,Rua José Morneiro 100,100
4490-100 Póvoa de Varzim
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Torre Mar Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
Rua Gomes de Amorim 2121
4490-091 Póvoa DE VARZIM
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quinta das Alfaias

Address
4,4 mi
Rua De Tras 220
4485-089 Vila do Conde
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Quinta Sao Miguel de Arcos

Address
4,8 mi
Rua da Igreja, 209
4480-018 Vila do Conde
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:30 - 23:00
Weekend: closed


Avenida Hotel

Address
1,2 mi
Avenida Mouzinho de Albuquerque 54
4490-409 Póvoa de Varzim
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Luso Brasileiro

Address
1,2 mi
Rua dos Cafes, 16
4490-595 Povoa de Varzim
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

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Vila do Conde - 21/04/2013

Published: April 21, 2013
Length: 56:48 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Dario Silva

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Paisagens de Portugal, Caxinas, Vila do Conde

Published: November 05, 2011
Length: 40:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Domingos Moreira

Praia das Caxinas, Vila do Conde, num dia de verão com muito nevoeiro.


Paisagens de Portugal, Praia das Caxinas, Vila do Conde

Published: November 11, 2011
Length: 16:33 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Domingos Moreira

Praia das Caxinas, em Vila do Conde num dia de bom sol.


1 - Caxinas - Vila do Conde - 03 de Março de 2011

Published: August 18, 2011
Length: 21:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MARIA IRENE PEIXOTO GUIMARÃES

Caxinas - Vila do Conde - 03 de Março de 2011 Vídeo: Irene Guimarães.


Abilidades sobre rodas - 14ª concentração motard de Vila do Conde 2013.

Published: July 11, 2013
Length: 21:36 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: C7007

Abilidades sobre rodas - 14ª concentração motard de Vila do Conde 2013.


Vila do Conde 05/05/2013

Published: May 05, 2013
Length: 36:05 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Dario Silva

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Taça de Portugal de Ciclocrosse - Vila do Conde

Published: January 06, 2014
Length: 46:35 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Filipe Araújo

05-01-2014.


Viagem para Vila do Conde, para visitar os nossos parentes distantes!

Published: July 19, 2012
Length: 03:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Paulo Santos


Vila do Conde Ride

Published: April 14, 2014
Length: 35:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Miguel Peixoto


Fotos da Procissão do Senhor dos Navegantes em Caxinas Vila do Conde

Published: August 11, 2013
Length: 30:51 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ricardo Silva

Algumas fotos da procissão do Srº dos Navegantes, retiradas da net.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Estádio do Rio Ave FC

Estadio do Rio Ave FC is a multi-use stadium in Vila do Conde, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium is able to hold 12,815 people and was built in 1985.

Located at 41.3628, -8.74019 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Portugal

Geography of Póvoa de Varzim

Póvoa de Varzim{{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:41|22|59|N|8|46|00|W| |primary |name= }}, with an area of 82.06 square kilometres, lies between the Cávado and Ave Rivers, or, from a wider perspective, halfway between the Minho and Douro Rivers on the northern coast of Portugal (also known as Costa Verde - Green Coast).

Located at 41.3831, -8.76667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Póvoa de Varzim, Geography of Portugal

Monastery of Santa Clara

Monastery of Santa Clara or Convent of Santa Clara in Vila do Conde, Portugal was one of the biggest and richest feminine convents in Portugal, founded in 1318, by Afonso Sanches and his wife, Teresa Martins. The large historical complex includes the Gothic Santa Clara Church (1318), nearby Manueline late Gothic constructions and the current proper monastery, built in the early phase of the neoclassical style in 1777.

Located at 41.3525, -8.73917 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
1318 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1310s, Convents in Portugal, Christian monasteries established in the 14th century

Póvoa de Varzim Parish

Póvoa de Varzim is a former Portuguese civil parish, located in the city of Póvoa de Varzim. It is the core of the city of Póvoa de Varzim and until the new city limits established in 1995 it was the single parish that made up the city. In the census of 2011, it had a population of 28,420 inhabitants and a total area of 5.25 km².

Located at 41.383, -8.763 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former civil parishes of Póvoa de Varzim

Passeio Alegre

Passeio Alegre is a square in Póvoa de Varzim City Center in Portugal, and is listed by IGESPAR as an urban site with public relevance. Passeio Alegre is a beach squared with esplanades and a stage for outdoor performances. Due to the area's popularity in the region, the square is served by two underground parking venues: The one under the extension of Mousinho de Albuquerque Avenue to the north and the one in front of the Casino, to the south.

Located at 41.3793, -8.7675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim

Casino da Póvoa

Casino da Póvoa is a casino located in Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal. It is a gaming and entertainment venue since early 1930s, the building has a Garnier-inspired modernist style and, since 1977, it is listed by IGESPAR, the Portuguese institute of national monuments. The table games most popular with gamblers are Banca Francesa, Roulette, Blackjack and Baccarat.

Located at 41.3787, -8.76621 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Casinos completed in the 20th century, Casinos in Portugal, Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim

Castelo da Póvoa

Castelo da Póvoa (Castle of Póvoa), officially Fortaleza da Nossa Senhora da Conceição, is a Portuguese fortress in Póvoa de Varzim rebuilt during the reigns of Peter II and John V (between 1701 and 1740) to defend the town from privateers, in the site of an earlier fort known as "Forte de Torrão". It is considered a listed property of Public Interest in Portugal.

Located at 41.378, -8.7642 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim

Matriz Church of Póvoa de Varzim

Matriz Church of Póvoa de Varzim, also Nossa Senhora da Conceição Parish Church is the Mother Roman Catholic church in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. The temple is located in Praça Velha square, in Bairro da Matriz quarter. The church is dedicated to the Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Nossa Senhora da Conceição in Portuguese, the main patron saint of Póvoa de Varzim.

Located at 41.3809, -8.75694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim, Churches in Portugal

Lapa Church

Lapa Church, officially Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora da Lapa (Parish Church of Our Lady of Lapa) is a Parish church in the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. It was built in 1772 by the local fishermen community. Despite its simplicity it has some interesting features and cultural interest such its old lighthouse, once a link between the church and the fishermen at sea. Traditional marriage marks, Siglas poveiras, can be found in the church.

Located at 41.3738, -8.76152 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim, Churches in Portugal

Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde

Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

Located at 41.3539, -8.7425 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Portugal, National monuments in Portugal

Farol da Lapa

Farol da Lapa or Lapa Light is a lighthouse in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, on the seaport of Póvoa de Varzim in Póvoa Bay.

Located at 41.3739, -8.76167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lighthouses in Portugal

Farol de Regufe

Farol de Regufe or Regufe Light is a lighthouse in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, located in the city neighborhood of Regufe, origin of the lighthouse's naming.

Located at 41.3744, -8.75476 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lighthouses in Portugal