Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Vila Viçosa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vila Viçosa

With a population of 5,484, Vila Viçosa is a must-see destination in Evora, Portugal. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vila Viçosa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa in October
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in October
Estimated hotel price
£48
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vila Viçosa

Plane

Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 92 miles from Vila Viçosa. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Vila Viçosa include American Airlines, Air Canada and Azul. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 125 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 190 miles and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 205 miles.

Plane

Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 92 miles from Vila Viçosa. Airlines that fly from the United Kingdom to Vila Viçosa include American Airlines, Air Canada and Azul. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Faro takes 2h 56m and costs around £9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Porto, expect to pay about £9 for a 3h 15m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 125 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including rede expressos, Bus and FlixBus. From Porto, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 190 miles and will cost you around £8. From Faro, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 205 miles.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

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Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 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 (9,244 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 Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around £78 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £172 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Vila Viçosa

Most booked hotels in Vila Viçosa

Alentejo Marmòris Hotel & Spa, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World
5 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£172+
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Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Casa do Colegio Velho
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£51+
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Herdade Ribeira de Borba
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£106+
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Pousada de Vila Viçosa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Vila Viçosa

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Vila Viçosa (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vila Viçosa, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.36 per litre in Vila Viçosa (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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Vila Viçosa, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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