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Ponte da Barca
City in Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Overview
Ponte da Barca is a picturesque town perched on the Lima River, renowned for its Romanesque bridge, medieval center, and lush surrounding landscapes. Its charming streets, local cuisine, and proximity to Peneda-Gerês National Park make it an ideal spot for slow-paced, authentic travel.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Viana do Castelo
Population
12,061
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
41.81°, -8.31°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
89
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,473
Local Cost
$870
Local Income
$950
Cashless
65
English
42
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
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Neighborhoods
Mapped9 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 9 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-25.
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 77/100.
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