Vila Verde, in the Minho, is part of Braga district. The municipality covers 228.7 km² and had 46,474 inhabitants at the 2021 census.
With about 203 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 14 municipalities in Braga district, it is number 6 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 15 km north 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), Ponte de Lima (15 km), Ponte da Barca (16 km), Barcelos (20 km), Gerês (26 km).
To explore the area, use the map of neighbouring municipalities and the accommodation options in and around Vila Verde; all the municipalities in Braga district are listed on their own page.