Giesteira
in Póvoa de Varzim of Porto, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.391 and -8.745 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 23' 27" and W -8° 44' 40"
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: 08:37 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:24 am and 5:14 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: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Touring Giesteira

Giesteira in Póvoa de Varzim (Porto) is a town located in Portugal about 186 mi (or 299 km) north of Lisbon, the country's capital place.

Time in Giesteira is now 08:37 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Giesteira, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 17 km), South. 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 87 km), East. We collected 2 points of interest near this location. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Povoa de Varzim, Vila do Conde, Esposende, Barcelos and Maia. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 17°C / 63 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 72%
Air Pressure 1016 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 46% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

20°C (68 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
15°C (59 °F)
Few clouds, light breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Axis Vermar Conference & Beach

Address
1,5 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


Hotel Santana & Spa

Address
3,1 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


Villa C Boutique Hotel

Address
3,1 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


São Félix Hillside and Nature

Address
3,3 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


Villa D'Arcos

Address
4,2 mi
Rua da Alegria, 38 - Arcos
4480-014 Arcos
Portugal

Time Information

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


Varzinn Hotel

Address
1,1 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
1,3 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 Sao Miguel de Arcos

Address
4,1 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


Quinta das Alfaias

Address
5,6 mi
Rua De Tras 220
4485-089 Vila do Conde
Portugal

Time Information

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


Avenida Hotel

Address
1,3 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


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Ana Gonçalves - 80 metros - Póvoa de Varzim - 2014/03/22

Published: March 22, 2014
Length: 11:28 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Amandio Costa

88º Aniversário AAP - Póvoa de Varzim - 2014/03/22 Ana Gonçalves - 80 metros Iniciada Atlético Clube do Porto.


Povoa de Varzim 17-02-2013

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 07:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Agostinho Lopes

Bué de fixe :)


Póvoa de Varzim - Macedo Vieira

Published: September 04, 2008
Length: 44:49 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: grpccmpv

Entrevista ao Programa da RTP1 no dia 25 de Agosto de 2008.


ERA Portugal A Imobiliaria que anda mais depressa

Published: March 26, 2014
Length: 54:35 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: GLOBALCASA - ERA Imobiliária

Conheças as VANTAGENS EXCLUSIVAS ERA ERA Vila do Conde | Tel. 252 640 000 | www.era.pt/viladoconde ERA Póvoa de Varzim | Tel. 252 149 000 | www.era.pt/povoadevarzim.


Varzim, 10 Grijó, 0

Published: October 12, 2009
Length: 15:15 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Carlos Costa

Jogo no Estádio Municipal da Póvoa de Varzim. Resultado Final: Varzim, 10 A. D. Grijó, 0 Arbitro: Hugo Costa (A. F. Porto) Árbitros Assistentes: Daniel Madureira e Rui Silva. VARZIM:...


O nosso sucesso

Published: March 21, 2011
Length: 15:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: radiolinear

"O nosso sucesso" é o novo hino da Rádio Linear, Vila do Conde, musicado e interpretado por Filipe Fonseca. No dia 10 de Novembro de 2010, o músico, acompanhado pelo Coro Infanto-Juvenil...


Apartamento T3 Póvoa de Varzim Montgeron

Published: April 25, 2014
Length: 18:22 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Eduardo Oliveira Remax

Ao comprar este apartamento T3 de LUXO na Póvoa de Varzim, está a investir numa das melhor zonas da Póvoa de Varzim (Montgeron), junto da Clipóvoa e do Parque da Cidade.


Paramotores Póvoa de Varzim 1

Published: September 16, 2010
Length: 48:19 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Joaquim Ventura

Voo na Póvoa de Varzim.


Juvenorte X Argivai

Published: October 25, 2011
Length: 53:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: afpvarzim

Final da Supertaça da Póvoa. Séniores.


Table Tennis Tournament Portugal 2009

Published: November 09, 2009
Length: 16:50 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: nunoagonia24

Table Tennis Tournament in Portugal (Póvoa de Varzim) - 2009 Shots made with Canon EOS 7D.


Videos provided by Youtube are under the copyright of their owners.

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.

Calves

Calves is an hamlet located in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. It is divided between the parishes of Argivai and Beiriz and in the 2001 census it had 138 inhabitants.

Located at 41.3833, -8.73333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Portugal, Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim, Neighbourhoods of Póvoa de Varzim

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

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

Argivai

Argivai is a Portuguese parish and former civil parish located in the city of Póvoa de Varzim. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 2,187 inhabitants and a total area of 2.32 km². A 2012 law merged the parish with neighbouring Póvoa de Varzim (parish) and Beiriz, becoming the southern parish of the city of Póvoa de Varzim, with a population of 34,266 inhabitants and a total area of 11.88 km².

Located at 41.376, -8.732 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former civil parishes of Póvoa de Varzim, Neighbourhoods of Póvoa de Varzim

Beiriz

Beiriz is a Portuguese parish and former civil parish located in Póvoa de Varzim. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 3,229 inhabitants and a total area of 4.31 km². A 2012 law merged the parish with neighbouring Póvoa de Varzim (parish) and Argivai, becoming the southern parish of the city of Póvoa de Varzim, known as União das Freguesias da Póvoa de Varzim, Beiriz e Argivai. Beiriz is known for its Tapetes de Beiriz (Beiriz carpets).

Located at 41.397, -8.723 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former civil parishes of Póvoa de Varzim

Amorim, Póvoa de Varzim

Amorim is a Portuguese parish and former civil parish, located in Póvoa de Varzim. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 2,856 inhabitants and a total area of 5.65 km². In 2013, it was amalgamated in the civil parish known as União das Freguesias de Aver-o-Mar, Amorim e Terroso. Amorim is derived from Latin, and means dating/love or couples place.

Located at 41.406, -8.747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Former civil parishes of 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

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