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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Vila Viçosa to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vila Viçosa in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 States to Vila Viçosa include Air Canada, JetBlue and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $13 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

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 194 miles and will cost you around $7. From Faro, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 200 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 States to Vila Viçosa include Air Canada, JetBlue and TAP AIR PORTUGAL. The shortest flight to Vila Viçosa from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 9h 50m.

Train

Comboios de Portugal is the only carrier operating train routes to Vila Viçosa. The train journey from Vila Viçosa to Porto takes 2h 58m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Faro, expect to pay about $13 for a 3h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vila Viçosa is to pick up a car rental from Lisbon, which is about 93 miles from Vila Viçosa. You’ll find branches of Klass Wagen and Sixt, among others, in Lisbon.

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 194 miles and will cost you around $7. From Faro, the ticket costs about $11 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Vila Viçosa

Airlines serving Vila Viçosa

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (838 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,020 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Vila Viçosa

Average rates range from around $74 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $183 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, 1020 reviews)
$183+
Casa do Colegio Velho
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 914 reviews)
$63+
Hotel Solar Dos Mascarenhas
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 876 reviews)
$84+
Pousada de Vila Viçosa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 797 reviews)
$128+

Renting a car in Vila Viçosa

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.

Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Vila Viçosa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47.