Rates
in Póvoa de Varzim of Porto, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.428 and -8.672 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 25' 40" and W -8° 40' 20"
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: 08:49 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 Wikipedia
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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

Explore Rates

Rates in Póvoa de Varzim (Porto) is located in Portugal about 189 mi (or 304 km) north of Lisbon, the country's capital.

Local time in Rates is now 08:49 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports in the wider vicinity of Rates, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in a distance of 12 mi (or 20 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 50 mi (or 81 km), East. We found 1 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: Povoa de Varzim, Vila do Conde, Barcelos, Esposende and Vila Nova de Famalicao. 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

Villa D'Arcos

Address
2,0 mi
Rua da Alegria, 38 - Arcos
4480-014 Arcos
Portugal

Time Information

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


São Félix Hillside and Nature

Address
2,2 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


Hotel Santana & Spa

Address
6,5 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
6,6 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


Quinta Sao Miguel de Arcos

Address
2,2 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


Hotel Contriz

Address
4,6 mi
Rua da Estela, 2843 (N13)
4570-209 Póvoa de Varzim
Portugal

Time Information

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


Quinta do Convento da Franqueira

Address
5,1 mi
Franqueira - Carvalhal
4750-301 Barcelos
Portugal

Time Information

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


Videos from this area

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A Incrivel Descida das Fontaínhas - Porto em direcção ao Rio Douro

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 14:55 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Natalia Salvaterra

Desporto Radical para quem tem EM. Descer as Fontainhas em direcção ao Rio Douro.


Rates Billing 2012 - Anselmo Parte 1

Published: June 02, 2012
Length: 18:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pedro Dias

Anselmo a testar a sua nova preparação .... Será que aprova ? :) Da-lhe nel.


Quinta São Miguel de Arcos

Published: January 24, 2011
Length: 29:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ajrodrigues1

Este lindo e encantador hotel está a harmoniosamente integrado na paisagem natural circundante, oferecendo confortáveis e modernas acomodações longe da confusão dos grandes centros urbanos.


A Sepada do Brunim - Trilha no Porto | Santo Antônio

Published: March 06, 2014
Length: 14:04 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Vinícios Alves

Trilha feita no dia 04/03/2014. Por fim, ele terminou a trilha achando que tinha torcido o pé, porém trincou o calcanhar e teve que engessar a perna, mas passa bem.


video Quinta São Miguel de Arcos

Published: February 22, 2009
Length: 58:02 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: ajrodrigues1

Este lindo e encantador hotel está a harmoniosamente integrado na paisagem natural circundante, oferecendo confortáveis e modernas acomodações longe da confusão dos grandes centros urbanos.


Moto Club Rodeo 01

Published: May 06, 2009
Length: 31:20 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: xerachkawa

Moto Club Rodeo 01.


DEVESA DA ROGUEIRA - O COUREL

Published: February 18, 2013
Length: 53:33 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Hermosa Galicia

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Kilómetro Vertical do Courel. Ascensión a Pía Páxaro por Penaboa

Published: April 11, 2014
Length: 26:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Galicia Natural

Kilómetro Vertical do Courel. Ascensión al Pico Pía Páxaro por la arista de Penaboa. Desnivel de más de un kilómetro en 4 de recorrido. Único kilómetro vertical de Galicia. Ruta abierta...


Ana Barros & Amigos à Guitarra - Loucos de Lisboa (Cover)

Published: August 21, 2012
Length: 22:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Óscar Viana

Voz: Ana Barros Guitarra: Zé Carlos Evento: Ana Barros & Amigos à Guitarra (Rio Mau 2012)


2º Btt de Remelhe

Published: March 26, 2014
Length: 09:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: MGBSTORE


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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.

Rates

Rates is a Portuguese parish and a former township located in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 2,539 inhabitants and a total area of 13.88 square kilometres. The township has records dating to the 13th century and, still today, it preserves landmarks such as the townsquare and a well-preserved and notable Romanesque temple.

Located at 41.4167, -8.66667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Póvoa de Varzim, Towns in Portugal, Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim

Courel

Courel is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Barcelos. It has a population of 518 inhabitants and a total area of 5.46 km².

Located at 41.454, -8.649 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Barcelos

Macieira de Rates

Macieira de Rates is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Barcelos. It has a population of 1,967 inhabitants and a total area of 7.56 km².

Located at 41.436, -8.633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Barcelos

Paradela (Barcelos)

Paradela is a Portuguese parish, located in the municipality of Barcelos. It has a population of 853 inhabitants and a total area of 9.01 km².

Located at 41.461, -8.681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Barcelos

Fontaínhas

Fontaínhas is a Portuguese hamlet located between the parishes of Balasar and Rates in Póvoa de Varzim.

Located at 41.415, -8.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Portugal, Villages and settlements in Santo Antão, Cape Verde

São Félix Hill

São Félix Hill or Mount São Félix, Monte de São Félix in Portuguese, is the highest hill in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, as measured by the height above sea level of its summit, 202 metres . São Félix is the north of the two hills east of the city, the other being Cividade Hill. São Félix is located in the civil parish of Laundos, and is a sequence of Serra de Rates mountain range. In the Middle Ages the hill was known as Lanudos, hence the name of the civil parish.

Located at 41.435, -8.715 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Póvoa de Varzim, Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim, Hills of Portugal

Monastery of Rates

The Monastery of Rates (Portuguese: Mosteiro de Rates) was a Benedictine monastery located in the parish of Rates in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim, in Portugal. The part of the monastery that has survived to this day is the bell-tower and, most importantly, the Church dedicated to St Peter of Rates (Igreja Paroquial de São Pedro de Rates), mostly known as Romanesque Church of Rates (Portuguese: Igreja Românica de Rates), which is a national monument since 1910.

Located at 41.4233, -8.67242 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Benedictine monasteries in Portugal, Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim, Romanesque architecture in Portugal, National monuments in Portugal, Christian monasteries in Portugal

Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau

Igreja de São Cristóvão de Rio Mau is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.

Located at 41.3997, -8.67944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Portugal, National monuments in Portugal


This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Rates