The municipality of Vila Nova de Cerveira lies in Viana do Castelo district, in the Minho: according to the 2021 census it is home to 8,930 people, over 108.6 km².
With about 82 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 10 municipalities in Viana do Castelo district, it is number 8 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 23 km north of Viana do Castelo, the capital. The nearest major city is Porto, about 85 km away.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Caminha (12 km), Valença (14 km), Ponte de Lima (20 km), Monção (26 km), Viana do Castelo (27 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Vila Nova de Cerveira; all the municipalities in Viana do Castelo district are listed on their own page.