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- Vila do Conde
Vila do Conde
A small town at the mouth of the River Ave, 17 miles (27km)
north of Porto, Vila do Conde has become a popular summer holiday
resort because of its sandy beaches and rocky reefs, though it
feels very little like a resort. The town has some entertaining
local industries, mainly hand-hewn boat building, lace-making,
hand-knitting and sweet making. Visitors are welcome at the Rendas
lace-making school, where fine examples of the local lace can be
purchased, and the large Friday market is a good place to find both
souvenirs and excellent local food.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, but English is
widely spoken and understood.
Money
Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official
currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There
are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main
cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange
machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to
Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers
cheques.
Time
Local time is GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to
Saturday before last Sunday in October).