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Arcos de Valdevez

City in Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Overview

Arcos de Valdevez is a picturesque town in northern Portugal, set between mountains and the Vez River. Renowned for its historic center, scenic beauty, and welcoming atmosphere, it offers an authentic taste of Minho region life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Portugal

District

Viana do Castelo

Population

22,847

Time Zone

Europe/Lisbon

Coordinates

41.85°, -8.42°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,419

Local Cost

$878

Local Income

$950

Cashless

English

Temperature

12.1°C

Summer Avg

19.0°C

Winter Avg

5.8°C

Record High

39.4°C

Record Low

-6.1°C

Humidity

78%

Precipitation

1104 mm

Internet Speed

220 Mbps

Upload

128 Mbps

Latency

13 ms

City Vibrancy

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

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Airport

VGO

Distance

46 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 40 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.

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