Viana do Castelo

Photogenic port town at the mouth of the Lima river in northern Portugal, Viana do Castelo has a walkable centre dense with historic churches and a strong food-and-drink scene. The surrounding hills offer scenic viewpoints over the river and coast. The town also sits on the Portuguese Way, an alternative route of the Camino de Santiago.

• Population36,148
• Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
• Nearest mountain from center 6.9 km4.3 mi