Vilar de Andorinho
in Vila Nova de Gaia of Porto, Portugal

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
41.108 and -8.596 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 41° 6' 27" and W -8° 35' 46"
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: 06:53 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:23 am and 5:14 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-41.750 and 171.567 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Carters Beach
References
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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

Delve into Vilar de Andorinho

Vilar de Andorinho in Vila Nova de Gaia (Porto) with it's 18,944 habitants is located in Portugal about 168 mi (or 270 km) north of Lisbon, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vilar de Andorinho is now 06:53 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 10 airports close to Vilar de Andorinho, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport in a distance of 11 mi (or 17 km), North-West. 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 52 mi (or 83 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, Gondomar, Espinho and Matosinhos. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 16°C / 61 °F

Morning Temperature 14°C / 57 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Chance of rainfall 9%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1015 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 58% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

19°C (67 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

20°C (67 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, clear sky.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

18°C (64 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Sky is clear, light breeze, few clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

The Yeatman

Address
2,0 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


Pestana Vintage Porto - Hotel & World Heritage Site

Address
2,5 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


Dukes Corner Guest House

Address
2,6 mi
Rua Duque Terceira n 93
4000-535 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 08:00
Reception
Weekday: 7:30 - 23:00
Weekend: 7:30 - 23:00


Hotel Black Tulip

Address
1,0 mi
Avenida da República 2038
4430-195 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
2,5 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


Mercure Porto Centro Hotel

Address
2,7 mi
Praca da Batalha 116 Nº de Registo:3244
4049-028 PORTO
Portugal

Time Information

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


NH Collection Porto Batalha

Address
2,7 mi
Praça da Batalha 60
4000-101 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

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


Eurostars Porto Douro

Address
2,4 mi
Avenida Gustavo Eiffel nº 6-14
4000-279 Porto
Portugal

Time Information

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


inPatio Guest House

Address
2,6 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


Premium Porto Downtown

Address
2,6 mi
Avenida Rodrigues de Freitas 427
4000-423 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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A3RO | Quinta Da Boucinha, Oliveira do Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

Published: July 18, 2013
Length: 55:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sandro Teixeira

Situada em Vila Nova de Gaia, a Quinta Da Boucinha destaca-se pela sua casa senhorial datada do séc. XVII, restaurada nos finais do séc. XX. Envolvida por amplos jardins, local utilizado...


Concerto na Igreja Sagrada Família - Vilar de Andorinho

Published: June 18, 2012
Length: 57:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pastoral Vilar

Conservatório de Musica de Gaia - Vila D´este 17-06-2012.


Caravana VAI

Published: September 21, 2013
Length: 55:02 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: VAi2013

Caravana pelas ruas da nossa terra - Vilar de Andorinho.


Escolhe Vilar, a nossa história

Published: March 24, 2012
Length: 23:01 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: EscolheVilar

Escolhe Vilar, a nossa história Video sobre a história do Escolhe Vilar, Projeto do Programa Escolhas, 10 anos de Programa Escolhas Realizado por Crianças e Jovens no CID@NET do Escolhe Vilar.


Chissola a Dançar Kuduro no Escolhe Vilar

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 01:02 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EscolheVilar

Chissola a Dançar Kuduro no Escolhe Vilar, Projecto do Programa Escolhas.


Escolhe Vilar no Programa Nos(RTP2)

Published: June 07, 2010
Length: 00:16 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: EscolheVilar

Escolhe Vilar no Programa Nos(RTP2), Projecto da semana do Programa Escolhas.


Veículo Robotico de Exploração - Opening the compartiment

Published: September 06, 2007
Length: 28:52 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: V0YNICH

This is one of the features of the V.R.E. It has a small compartiment to save samples. The opening is tested in this video.


Entrada dos convidados na Apresentação - VAi

Published: August 10, 2013
Length: 41:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: VAi2013

09/08/2013.


Journey from Porto to Lisboa

Published: January 18, 2009
Length: 10:05 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: kaczorsheff

Trasa z Porto do Lizbony.


A city called Oporto

Published: June 11, 2014
Length: 06:27 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Carlos Manuel dos Santos

Video ilustrativo da cidade do porto, através do olhar de um turista. Capatação, edição, realização, e pós produção por CMd'S. Musica de Yan Tiersen, "A Quai".


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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.

Maria Pia Bridge

The Maria Pia bridge (Ponte Maria Pia), commonly known as Ponte Dona Maria, is a railway bridge built in 1877 by Gustave Eiffel in Porto, Portugal. Built of wrought iron, its two-hinged crescent arch used to carry the railway to Lisbon for 353 metres across the River Douro at a height of 60 m above the river. When constructed it was the longest single-arch span in the world. It is no longer in use as a rail bridge, a modern replacement having been constructed in 1991.

Located at 41.1397, -8.59722 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Porto, Deck arch bridges, Bridges completed in 1877, Railway bridges in Portugal, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, Steel bridges

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 2 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

Vilar do Paraíso

Vilar do Paraíso is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. It has a population of 13,126 (2001) and an area of 4.17 km².

Located at 41.108, -8.62 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Vila Nova de Gaia

Vilar de Andorinho

Vilar de Andorinho is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. It has a population of 16,710 (2001) and an area of 6.52 km².

Located at 41.112, -8.587 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Vila Nova de Gaia

Oliveira do Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia

Oliveira do Douro is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. It has a population of 23,384 (2001) and an area of 6.72 km².

Located at 41.133, -8.588 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Vila Nova de Gaia

Canelas, Vila Nova de Gaia

Canelas is a Portuguese town and a parish in the Vila Nova de Gaia Municipality. It has a population of 12,303 (2001) and an area of 7.47 km .

Located at 41.083, -8.6 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Parishes of Vila Nova de Gaia, Towns in Portugal

Taylor, Fladgate, & Yeatman

Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman (often simply Taylor Fladgate) is one of the largest port wine houses. Founded in 1692 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal by Job Bearsley, becoming Taylor, Fladgate & Yeatman when Joseph Taylor, John Alexander Fladgate and Morgan Yeatman formed a partnership in 1838, it is also one of the oldest. The house owns the brands of Fonseca, Fonseca-Guimaraens, Taylor, and Croft.

Located at 41.1339, -8.61444 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Wineries of Portugal

Ponte de São João

The Ponte de São João or St John's Bridge, designed by engineer Edgar Cardoso is a railway bridge in Portugal. It replaced the functionality of the still standing Gustav Eiffel wrought iron Maria Pia Bridge in 1991.

Located at 41.1389, -8.59528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges in Porto, Bridges completed in 1991, Railway bridges in Portugal

capture of the webcam Vila Nova de Gaia › North-East: Porto − Rio Douro

Vila Nova de Gaia › North-East: Porto − Rio Douro, Vila Nova de Gaia (source)

capture of the webcam Porto: Lisbon − Amoreiras

Porto: Lisbon − Amoreiras, Porto (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Andorinho, Villar d’Andorinho, Vilar de Andorinha, Villar d’Andorinha, Vilar de Andorinho