Nelas, in the Beiras, in central Portugal, is part of Viseu district. The municipality covers 125.7 km² and had 13,124 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
With about 104 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 24 municipalities in Viseu district, it is number 8 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 19 km south of Viseu, the capital. The nearest major city is Coimbra, about 60 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Viseu (16 km), Seia (17 km), Serra da Estrela (30 km), Piódão (33 km), Covilhã (40 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 Viseu district.