Castelo
in Vila Nova de Gaia of Porto, Portugal

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.133 and -8.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 7' 59" and W -8° 37' 59"
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: 12:13 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:47 am and 8:19 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: 2024-04-19 08:03:45

Delve into Castelo

Castelo in Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto) is located in Portugal about 169 mi (or 272 km) north of Lisbon, the country's capital town.

Current time in Castelo is now 12:13 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 10 airports close to Castelo, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in a distance of 8 mi (or 13 km), North. 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 53 mi (or 85 km), North-East. We encountered 3 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, Matosinhos, Gondomar and Maia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 19°C / 66 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 18°C / 65 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 62 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 50%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 52% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 20th of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 21st of April 2024

21°C (70 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 22nd of April 2024

19°C (66 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Pestana Vintage Porto - Hotel & World Heritage Site

Address
1,2 mi
Praça Ribeira
4050-513 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

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


Rosa Et Al Townhouse

Address
1,3 mi
Rua do Rosario, 233
4050-524 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Apartments Oporto Palace

Address
1,0 mi
Rua Francisco da Rocha Soares n 8
4050-280 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 16:00
Reception
Weekday: 15:00 - 18:00
Weekend: closed


The Yeatman

Address
1,1 mi
Rua do Choupelo (Santa Marinha), 345
4400-088 Vila Nova de Gaia
Portugal

Time Information

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


HF Fenix Porto

Address
1,5 mi
Rua Gonçalo Sampaio 282
4150-365 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

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


Mercure Porto Gaia Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
Rua Manuel Moreira de Barros 618D Nº de Registo:378
4400-346 VILA NOVA DE GAIA
Portugal

Time Information

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


Carrís Porto Ribeira

Address
1,2 mi
Rua Infante Dom Henrique
4050-296 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

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


Porto A.S. 1829

Address
1,2 mi
Largo De Sao Domingos 50
4045-545 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


inPatio Guest House

Address
1,2 mi
Pátio São Salvador 22
4050-567 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 8:00 - 19:00
Weekend: 8:00 - 19:00


Eurostars Das Artes

Address
1,3 mi
Rua do Rosario, 160
4050-521 Porto
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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Trams in Porto 2012

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 18:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Henk Tadema

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Train Spotting in Vila Nova de Gaia!!! CP4700 IN ACTION!!!!

Published: August 31, 2009
Length: 14:57 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: templedread

English- Several trains in Vila Nova de Gaia station. My first train spotting attempt!!! You can see series 5600, 4700, 3400, 2600, 2200, 1900 and 1400 from CP. Trains include: Urbans, Commuters,...


CP 3400 - Vila Nova de Gaia 1

Published: December 22, 2009
Length: 04:14 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Tiago Miranda

Compilação de vários vídeos na estação ferroviária das Devesas.


Carros incendiados Vila Nova de Gaia

Published: June 10, 2013
Length: 35:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Antonio Morais

Carros incendiados em Coimbroes Vila Nova de Gaia.


MGC transportes

Published: December 27, 2011
Length: 58:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: transportes online

A MGC transportes é uma empresa rodoviária que assegura o transporte de passageiros entre diversas freguesias de Vila Nova de Gaia (Lever, Crestuma, Sandim, Avintes, Pedroso, Vilar de ...


Centro Treino AR - Assinatura do Protocolo- VN Gaia

Published: December 31, 2010
Length: 55:03 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ATM Porto

Assinatura do protocolo para a criação do Centro Treino de Alto Rendimento para o Ténis de Mesa - Vila Nova de Gaia.


Porto City - Portugal

Published: March 25, 2008
Length: 48:53 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: JP F

The graceful and majestic city of Porto!


City of Porto by night

Published: January 13, 2010
Length: 27:32 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: dreamshot

The city of Porto lies on a hill next to the river Douro and contains many historical locations. The two story high bridge, the Ponte de Dom Luis 1, is part of the historic centre. The history...


Resumo do Jogo Candal Canidelo

Published: February 11, 2014
Length: 51:39 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pedro magalhaes


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Published: March 25, 2014
Length: 39:04 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: pedro magalhaes


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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.

Arrábida Bridge

The Arrábida Bridge is an arch bridge over the Douro River that connects Porto to Vila Nova de Gaia, in Portugal. It is the most downstream bridge across the Douro River, just a few kilometers from the Atlantic Ocean. At the time of its construction in 1963, the bridge had the largest concrete span of any bridge in the world. The total length of the tray is of 615m, having a width of 27m. The arch is 52m tall and the plate rises up to 70m above water level.

Located at 41.1476, -8.6406 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Portugal, Deck arch bridges, Bridges completed in 1963, Bridges in Porto, Concrete bridges

Pavilhão Rosa Mota

Pavilhão Rosa Mota is an arena in Porto, Portugal. Pavilhão Rosa Mota opened in 1954 and holds 5,400 people. The pavilion was previously known as Pavilhão dos Desportos but in 1991 it was renamed after Rosa Mota, a Portuguese European, World and Olympic champion in marathon running. It is primarily used for basketball.

Located at 41.1469, -8.62599 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Portugal, Buildings and structures in Porto

São Pedro da Afurada

São Pedro da Afurada (or simply Afurada) is a locality in the city of Vila Nova de Gaia in Portugal. It has 3,442 inhabitants and a population density of 3,442 people per square kilometer (as of 2001). It is an urban parish(freguesia) in the city of Gaia. Afurada is located at the end of the Douro river, where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. It is a traditional fishing village and was created as such. Its patron saint is Saint Peter, hence the name São Pedro, the equivalent in Portuguese.

Located at 41.145, -8.646 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Vila Nova de Gaia

Portus Cale

Portus Cale (Latin for Port of Cale) was the old name of an ancient town and port in current day Portugal. It was located in the north of Portugal, in the area of today's Grande Porto.

Located at 41.1333, -8.61667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Cities in Portugal, Port cities and towns in Portugal, Roman towns and cities in Portugal, Ancient Roman geography, Ancient Roman Empire, History of Porto

Mafamude

Mafamude is a Portuguese parish (freguesia) in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia, in district of Porto. It has a population of 38,940 (2001) and an area of 5.39 km². It is an urban parish in the city of Gaia.

Located at 41.135, -8.617 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Vila Nova de Gaia

Santa Marinha (Vila Nova de Gaia)

Santa Marinha is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. It has a population of 30,758 (2001) and an area of 6.00 km². It is an urban parish in the city of Gaia.

Located at 41.14, -8.641 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Vila Nova de Gaia

Almeida Garrett Library

Almeida Garrett Library (Portuguese: Biblioteca Almeida Garrett) is a library in Porto, Portugal. It is located at 328 Rua Entrequintas near the gardens of Palácio de Cristal. The library was inaugurated on April 2, 2001 and is directed by Maria João Sampaio. It is named after the writer Almeida Garrett (1799–1854) who was born in Porto.

Located at 41.1481, -8.62694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Libraries in Portugal, Buildings and structures in Porto, Library buildings completed in 2001

Porto School of Architecture

The Faculty of Architecture of the University of Porto (Portuguese: Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto), or FAUP, is an architecture faculty located in Porto, Portugal, and one of the fourteen constituent faculties of the University of Porto.

Located at 41.1503, -8.63611 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
University of Porto, Architecture schools

Antigo Clube dos Ingleses

Antigo Clube dos Ingleses is a historic building in Porto, Portugal.

Located at 41.1433, -8.61806 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Porto

Torre de Pedro-Sem

Torre de Pedro-Sem is a historic building in Porto, Portugal.

Located at 41.1492, -8.625 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Porto

Palácio de São João Novo

Palácio de São João Novo is a historic Portuguese Northern Baroque palace in Porto, Portugal.

Located at 41.1425, -8.61778 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Porto, Palaces in Portugal

Casa Tait

Casa Tait is a historic house in Porto, Portugal.

Located at 41.1478, -8.62861 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Houses in Porto

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