Melres, Riverside town in Porto Metropolitan Area, Portugal
Melres extends along the northern bank of the Douro River, occupying 15.4 square kilometers with a population density of 670 inhabitants per square kilometer.
The administrative structure of Melres underwent changes in 2013 when it merged with the parish of Medas to form a larger administrative unit in Gondomar municipality.
Residents of Melres maintain strong connections to water activities through the local marina, which serves as a central point for community gatherings and river-based events.
The town provides direct access to Porto city center via public transportation, with Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport located 18 kilometers from the area.
Melres offers several agricultural estates with saltwater pools and hiking paths, combining traditional farming practices with modern recreational facilities for visitors.
Location: Porto
GPS coordinates: 41.07369,-8.40282
Latest update: April 11, 2025 03:10
Paiva River
11.9 km
Crestuma Dam
7 km
Mosteiro do Salvador de Paço de Sousa
11.4 km
Castro de Monte Mozinho
11.2 km
Ilha dos Amores
11.8 km
Mosteiro de Cete
12.3 km
Torre de Aguiar de Sousa, também designada Torre de Sousa ou Castelo de Aguiar de Sousa
6.3 km
Praia de Melres
817 m
Praia Fluvial de Bitetos
12 km
Cavalete de São Vicente e instalação do Couto Mineiro
12.3 km
Capela de São Mateus de Arnelas, incluindo o património móvel integrado
10.2 km
Igreja Românica de São Miguel de Eja
8.8 km
Ermida ou Capela da Senhora do Vale
12.2 km
Memorial da Ermida
12.3 km
Praia Fluvial de Arnelas
10.1 km
Praia da Lomba
954 m
Antiga Central de Captação de Água da Foz do Sousa
8.4 km
Igreja de Gândara
12.2 km
Praia Fluvial
3.6 km
Praia de Moreira
2 km
Igreja Paroquial de Foz do Sousa
9.1 km
Tapada do Outeiro
4.9 km
Valongo
9.9 km
Igreja Paroquial de Aguiar de Sousa
5.3 km
Casa da Quinta de Atães
11.6 km
Câmara Municipal de Castelo de Paiva
11.6 km
Cruzeiro do adro fronteiro à Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Vale
12.2 km
Árvore isolada em Largo Igreja Paroquial
10.7 kmReviews
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