Mindelo Ornithological Reserve, Vila do Conde

Name: Mindelo Ornithological Reserve
Address: Vila do Conde, Portugal

#8 among attractions in Vila do Conde

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The Mindelo Ornithological Reserve is located in the coastal zone of the North of Portugal, municipality of Vila do Conde, 20 km from Oporto, occupying an area of around 6 million square meters. ()

Local name: Reserva Ornitológica de Mindelo Coordinates: 41°19'23"N, 8°43'52"W

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Mindelo Ornithological Reserve – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Casino da Póvoa, Monastery of Santa Clara, Castelo da Póvoa, Praça da República.

4.2 miNW
Waterside casino with live entertainment
Casino da Póvoa, Póvoa de Varzim
109 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal, Casino da Póvoa stands as a beacon of entertainment and culture. This grand establishment, which has graced the city since the late 1930s, is not just a gaming destination but a historical landmark that adds...
2.2 miN
Sacred and religious sites, Monastery
Monastery of Santa Clara, Vila do Conde
56 min walk • Monastery of Santa Clara or Convent of Santa Clara in Vila do Conde, Portugal was one of the biggest and richest feminine convents in Portugal, founded in 1318, by Afonso Sanches and his wife, Teresa Martins Telo.
4.2 miNW
Historical place, Forts and castles
Castelo da Póvoa, Póvoa de Varzim
107 min walk • Nestled in the coastal city of Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, stands the historic Castelo da Póvoa, a testament to the city's medieval past. This ancient castle, a lesser-known yet significant landmark, offers a glimpse into the region's storied history.
2 miN
Square
Praça da República, Vila do Conde
52 min walk • Praça da República, formerly named Largo de São Roque is a small square in the city of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal. The square has about 900 square meters, and is located between Junqueira shopping street and Praça do Almada square, the civic center. It is sometimes popularly known as Largo de Santiago.
2.2 miN
Historical place, Church
Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde, Vila do Conde
57 min walk • Igreja Matriz de Vila do Conde is a church in Portugal. It is classified as a National Monument.
3.8 miNW
Church
Lapa Church, Póvoa de Varzim
98 min walk • Lapa Church, officially Parish Church of Our Lady of Lapa is a Parish church in the Portuguese city of Póvoa de Varzim. It was built in 1772 by the local fishermen community. Despite its simplicity it has some interesting features and cultural interest such its old lighthouse, once a link between the church and the fishermen at sea.
3.7 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Farol de Regufe, Póvoa de Varzim
96 min walk • Farol de Regufe or Regufe Light is a lighthouse in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, located in the city neighborhood of Regufe, origin of the lighthouse's naming.
3.8 miNW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Farol da Lapa, Póvoa de Varzim
98 min walk • Farol da Lapa is a lighthouse in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal, on the seaport of Póvoa de Varzim in Póvoa Bay.
3.9 miNW
Harbor
Port of Póvoa de Varzim, Póvoa de Varzim
101 min walk • The Port of Póvoa de Varzim is a seaport built in Enseada da Póvoa Bay in the city of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal. During the Middle Ages, it was known as Port of Varzim. Once used for trade and shipbuilding, it is currently used for fishing and recreation, with a marina located within its breakwaters.
4.1 miN
Square
Praça do Almada, Póvoa de Varzim
106 min walk • Praça do Almada is the civic center of the city of Póvoa de Varzim in Portugal, and is located in Póvoa de Varzim City Center. It contains the sculpture that pays homage to Eça de Queiroz, a notable writer who was born there.
4.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum
A Filantrópica, Póvoa de Varzim
105 min walk • A Filantrópica is an arts cooperative located in Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. Its headquarters and arts and literature galleries are located in Rua da Lapa street, 1. Currently, the main entrance is located in Rua 31 de Janeiro, a parallel and more important street.