In the heart of Central Portugal, in a valley of the pretty Alva river, lies the lovely little town of Avô.
In Avô the river Alva and the Ribeira meet to create a little island – “Ilha do Picoto”
The Ilha do Picoto and the river with its beautiful stone bridges; the grand old houses and the ancient cottages huddled together alongside the narrow cobbled streets leading up to the castle ruins; make Avô a very picturesque little town full of character and charm.
Geographical Information:
Latitude 40.2833 / Longitude -7.9000
Altitude 1,624 feet/ 494 metres
Local: Freguesia de Avô
Area: 7.17km2
Population: 633
(Data from 2001 census)
Oliveira do Hospital Local Council (Câmara Municipal de Oliveira do Hospital):
Largo Conselheiro Cabral Metello, 3400-062 Oliveira do Hospital
Telephone: 238605250 / Fax: 238609739
email: geral@cm-oliveiradohospital.pt