Poça da Barca
in Vila do Conde of Porto, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.373 and -8.760 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 22' 21" and W -8° 45' 34"
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: 09:47 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:24 am and 5:15 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 Poça da Barca

Poça da Barca in Vila do Conde (Porto) is a town located in Portugal about 185 mi (or 297 km) north of Lisbon, the country's capital place.

Time in Poça da Barca is now 09:47 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 8 airports nearby Poça da Barca, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 15 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 55 mi (or 88 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, Maia and Matosinhos. 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 15°C / 58 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 60 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 7%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 11 km/h (7 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 40% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

19°C (66 °F)
16°C (60 °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


Villa C Boutique Hotel

Address
2,1 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


Hotel Santana & Spa

Address
2,1 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


São Félix Hillside and Nature

Address
4,8 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
1,7 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
2,0 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
5,0 mi
Rua De Tras 220
4485-089 Vila do Conde
Portugal

Time Information

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


Hotel Luso Brasileiro

Address
0,6 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


Avenida Hotel

Address
0,7 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


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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 Varzim Sport Club

Estádio do Varzim Sport Club is a multi-use stadium in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. It is used mostly for football matches, and is the home stadium of Varzim Sport Clube. Able to hold 11,000 people, it was built in 1929.

Located at 41.3878, -8.77258 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Football venues in Portugal, Varzim S.C.

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

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

Salgueira Beach

Salgueira Beach (Praia da Salgueira in Portuguese) is an extensive maritime beach of the city Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal. The beach has white sand and very few rocks, in the central spot with a northern rocky side, near Buddha Club, known as Praia Azul (Blue Beach). Salgueira is very popular in the summer, with less crowds during weekdays or out of the summer season. Salgueira is crossed by Banhos Avenue, Póvoa's main waterfront avenue.

Located at 41.3831, -8.7725 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of Póvoa de Varzim

Redonda Beach

Redonda Beach (Praia Redonda in Portuguese, lit. "Round Beach") is an extensive maritime beach of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal and the city's most southeasterly beach. The former Póvoa Bay was transformed into the city's seaport. The beach has white sand with few rocks, and is divided into three areas: Leixão, Lolé and Redonda proper. There are several bars nearby. A nightclub, Diana Bar (beach library) and Café Guarda-Sol are located on the beach.

Located at 41.3793, -8.76914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Beaches of 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 0 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Landmarks in Póvoa de Varzim, Churches 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 0 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 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lighthouses in Portugal