The municipality of Resende lies in Viseu district, in the Beiras, in central Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 10,053 people, over 123.4 km².
With about 81 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 24 municipalities in Viseu district, it is number 11 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 43 km north of Viseu, 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: Lamego (12 km), Peso da Régua (17 km), Amarante (24 km), Arouca (30 km), Vila Real (30 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Resende; all the municipalities in Viseu district are listed on their own page.