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When to visit
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Where to stay
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São João da Madeira travel guide

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You're Going to Love São João da Madeira

With a population of 22,079, São João da Madeira is a must-see destination in Aveiro, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in São João da Madeira to see all of its attractions.

When to visit São João da Madeira

São João da Madeira in November
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel
São João da Madeira in November
Estimated hotel price
£33
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to São João da Madeira

Plane

Although São João da Madeira doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 26 miles from São João da Madeira. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to São João da Madeira include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to São João da Madeira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving São João da Madeira, followed by Renfe. The train journey from São João da Madeira to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £12 for a 2h 51m trip. The train station in São João da Madeira is called São João da Madeira, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to São João da Madeira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 155 miles from São João da Madeira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to São João da Madeira, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Vigo, the bus ride to São João da Madeira takes 160 miles and will cost you around £16. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although São João da Madeira doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Porto Airport (OPO), which is located 26 miles from São João da Madeira. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to São João da Madeira include British Airways, Qatar Airways and Azores Airlines. The shortest flight to São João da Madeira from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the most popular train carrier serving São João da Madeira, followed by Renfe. The train journey from São João da Madeira to Vigo takes 2h 22m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lisbon, expect to pay about £12 for a 2h 51m trip. The train station in São João da Madeira is called São João da Madeira, and is located 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to São João da Madeira is to pick up a car hire from Lisbon, which is about 155 miles from São João da Madeira. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Goldcar Rental SP, among others, in Lisbon.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to São João da Madeira, including rede expressos, FlixBus and ALSA. From Vigo, the bus ride to São João da Madeira takes 160 miles and will cost you around £16. From Lisbon, the ticket costs about £8 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near São João da Madeira

OPOPorto

Airlines serving São João da Madeira

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of São João da Madeira

Most booked hotels in São João da Madeira

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Hotel Dos Loios
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Nova Cruz Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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Hotel Feira Pedra Bela
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£70+
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Ibis Porto Sul Europarque
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£43+
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Hiring a car in São João da Madeira

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in São João da Madeira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in São João da Madeira, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in São João da Madeira (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.29 and £21.72. Compact (Renault Captur or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in São João da Madeira, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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