Alcains
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Civil parish in Centro, Portugal
Alcains is a civil parish in the municipality of Castelo Branco in Portugal. The population in 2021 was 4,615, in an area of 36.94 km². Alcains is located within the urban agglomeration of Castelo Branco - Covilhã - Guarda, situated 12 km to the north of Castelo Branco, 230 km to the northeast of Lisbon and 280 km southeast from Porto, while 70 km to the west of the Portuguese-Spanish border and 380 km from Madrid). It is served by the A23 motorway highway, by the EN18 and EN352 national roadways, and also a rail-line from Linha da Beira Baixa.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 4,615
- Coordinates
- 39.916, -7.457
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Elevation
- 370 m
Overview of Alcains
Set in Portugal, Alcains is a village. Records put its population near 4,615. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nightlife and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar.
Things to do in Alcains
Nightlife in Alcains
(2)Nightlife in Alcains covers Events and Festival. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Alcains's own activity tags.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Portugal plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Lisbon on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Alcains that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Alcains known for?
- Travellers associate Alcains with nightlife. It sits in Portugal and counts about 4,615 residents.
- What can you do in Alcains?
- Alcains is tagged with Events and Festival, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Alcains located?
- Alcains belongs to Portugal, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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