The municipality of Amares lies in Braga district, in the Minho: according to the 2021 census it is home to 18,591 people, over 82.0 km².
With about 227 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 14 municipalities in Braga district, it is number 10 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 14 km north-east of Braga, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 60 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Braga (14 km), Gerês (17 km), Ponte da Barca (18 km), Ponte de Lima (24 km), Guimarães (24 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in Braga district.