Unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages
Subscribe for full sub-page depth, saves, alerts, and exports.
Penalva do Castelo
City in Viseu, Portugal
Overview
Penalva do Castelo is a charming small town set in Portugal's Viseu region, celebrated for its tranquil rural atmosphere, historic architecture, and lush vineyards. The town retains an authentic Portuguese appeal, well off the usual tourist trail, making it perfect for visitors seeking peace and tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Portugal
District
Viseu
Population
7,956
Time Zone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.67°, -7.66°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,117
Local Cost
$712
Local Income
$1,050
Cashless
65
English
45
Temperature
12.8°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
5.5°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-6.8°C
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
1051 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VSE
Distance
20 km
Explore
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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 65/100.
Subscribe to unlock more jurisdiction sub-pages this month.
You can keep discovering Oyster publicly, but full multi-jurisdiction depth, tracking, alerts, and exports are part of paid access.