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Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa – Vila Vicosa, Portugal (28205677138)📷 Stephen Colebourne from London, UK, CC BY 2.0

Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa

Vila Viçosa, Portugal

History

The long marble-fronted palace of the dukes of Braganza, Portugal’s last royal family, on a vast square. The town is built of the local marble, even the pavements.

Nearest town
Vila Viçosa, Portugal
Category
History & culture
GPS
38.7775, -7.4198

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Portugal: Electronic tolls by number plate. Some motorways only have electronic tolls; register your plate or rent a transponder. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Camping CaravanasMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
    MotorhomesWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Rosário Rural CampsiteCampsite
    20 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Glamping SkiesCampsite
    22 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
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  • Camping AlentejoCampsite
    23 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Camping PiedadeCampsite
    23 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa
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  • Camping Puro AlentejoCampsite
    24 km from Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa · 100 pitches
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All campsites in Portugal · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa?

Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa is in Vila Viçosa, Portugal, at GPS 38.7775, -7.4198. It is about 16 km from Estremoz.

Can you camp near Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Caravanas, about 10 km away; within 25 km there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa?

Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Alentejo: standing stones, marble towns and border castles.

What is there to see near Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa?

Places worth a stop nearby: Monsaraz (37 km), Évora Historic Centre and Roman Temple (48 km), Almendres Cromlech (61 km) and Marvão Castle (69 km).

When is the best time to visit Ducal Palace of Vila Viçosa?

The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in June, August and December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)