Vilar Formoso
Vilar Formoso | |
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| Coordinates: 40°36′29″N 6°49′48″W / 40.608°N 6.830°W | |
| Country | Portugal |
| Region | Centro |
| Intermunic. comm. | Beiras e Serra da Estrela |
| District | Guarda |
| Municipality | Almeida |
| Area | |
• Total | 15.14 km2 (5.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 2,219 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (380/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+00:00 (WET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+01:00 (WEST) |
Vilar Formoso is a town and civil parish in the municipality of Almeida, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,219, in an area of 15.14 km2. One of the most important crossings on the Portugal–Spain border is located just next to the town.
Vilar Formoso has a railroad station where the Lisbon-Hendaye express stops daily. The station is covered with tile murals depicting scenes from all over Portugal, including a rare skiing scene.