Vila Franca do Campo
Portugal · AzoresPT
Municipality in Azores, Portugal
Vila Franca do Campo is a Portuguese town on the island of São Miguel in the Autonomous Region of the Azores. It covers an area of 78.00 km² and has a population of 10,323 inhabitants (2021). The municipality is divided into six parishes and is bordered to the north by the municipality of Ribeira Grande, to the east by Povoação, to the west by Lagoa, and to the south it has a coastline along the Atlantic Ocean.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 10,323
- Coordinates
- 37.717, -25.433
- Timezone
- Atlantic/Azores
Overview of Vila Franca do Campo
Vila Franca do Campo is the kind of low-key town you find in Azores, Portugal. Around 10,323 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. What stands out most: nature, water sports and culture. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Vila Franca do Campo
Nature in Vila Franca do Campo
(4)Vila Franca do Campo's nature entries include Islands, Lakes, Volcanoes and Wildlife. All of it is drawn from Vila Franca do Campo's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Vila Franca do Campo
(4)Water Sports in Vila Franca do Campo covers Diving, Scuba Diving, Surf and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Vila Franca do Campo.
Culture in Vila Franca do Campo
(2)Under culture, Vila Franca do Campo is tagged with Cathedrals and Churches. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Vila Franca do Campo.
Adventure in Vila Franca do Campo
(1)Looking for adventure? Vila Franca do Campo has Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Vila Franca do Campo.
Best time to visit Vila Franca do Campo
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
Getting there & around
Vila Franca do Campo is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Azores and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Atlantic/Azores.
Similar destinations
Places near Vila Franca do Campo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vila Franca do Campo known for?
- Vila Franca do Campo, in Azores, Portugal, is best known for nature, water sports and culture. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 10,323 residents.
- What can you do in Vila Franca do Campo?
- Recorded activities in Vila Franca do Campo include Islands, Lakes, Volcanoes, Wildlife and Diving. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Vila Franca do Campo?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds.
- Where is Vila Franca do Campo located?
- Vila Franca do Campo is located in Azores, Portugal. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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