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Valença
City in Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Overview
Valença is a charming town in northern Portugal, famous for its imposing fortress, medieval streets, and beautiful views over the Minho River to Spain. Its strategic border position gives it a unique blend of Portuguese and Galician influences, making it a rewarding destination for history buffs and food lovers alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Viana do Castelo
Population
14,127
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
42.03°, -8.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$1,488
Local Cost
$835
Local Income
$900
Cashless
65
English
40
Temperature
14.4°C
Summer Avg
19.7°C
Winter Avg
9.4°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
-2.4°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1163 mm
Internet Speed
181 Mbps
Upload
78 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
5
Parks
7
Transport
87
Walk Score
87
Footways
173.0
Airport
VGO
Distance
23 km
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 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 2025-12-06.
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 75/100.
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