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 January
Estimated hotel price
£77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
£77
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 149 km 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 Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 201 km from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 282 km and will cost you around £7. From Faro, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 306 km.

Plane

Although Vila Viçosa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), which is located 149 km 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 Porto takes 2h 50m and costs around £18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about £16 for a 3h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car hire from Faro, which is about 201 km from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and DRIVEONHOLIDAYS , among others, in Faro.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vila Viçosa, including FlixBus, Bus and rede expressos. From Portimão, the bus ride to Vila Viçosa takes 282 km and will cost you around £7. From Faro, the ticket costs about £4 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around £58 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £124 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 (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£124+
Casa do Colégio Velho
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£69+
Pousada de Vila Viçosa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£91+

Hiring a car in Vila Viçosa

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.65 and £24.86. The most frequently booked car type in Vila Viçosa is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.65 and £24.86. The most frequently booked car type in Vila Viçosa is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Clio or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.