The municipality of Vieira do Minho lies in Braga district, in the Minho: according to the 2021 census it is home to 11,970 people, over 218.5 km².
Population density is about 55 per km²: a mainly rural municipality, with a main town and several villages scattered across its territory. Of the 14 municipalities in Braga district, it is number 13 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 28 km east of Braga, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 70 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Gerês (13 km), Guimarães (26 km), Braga (28 km), Ponte da Barca (33 km), Amarante (39 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.