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Best Places to Buy an Airbnb in Viana do Castelo, Portugal (2026)

Source: AirROI Reviewed by , Founder @ AirROI Updated

Markets tracked
9
Active Airbnb listings
1,820
Avg. revenue per listing
$13,300
Occupancy rate
32%
Avg. nightly rate
$195
Revenue change, typical market
+3%

The short answer

Viana do Castelo Airbnb Market at a Glance

Across Viana do Castelo, the 1,820 active Airbnb listings tracked by AirROI, a short-term-rental data firm, averaged $13,300 over the same period. They were booked on 32% of nights at about $195 a night; the ranking covers the 8 markets with at least 30 active listings.

The ranking weighs revenue per listing most, then occupancy and market size, then how evenly income spreads across the year and how it changed on the year. It reflects rental performance, not purchase prices or local short-term rental rules. Most listings in every one of the 8 ranked markets display a registration number, so confirm the local rules for any address you consider. How the ranking works.

Where the top 8 Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo are

Each dot is one of the 9 markets AirROI tracks in Viana do Castelo, sized by active listings and coloured by average revenue per listing. Select a number to jump to its profile.

Where the top 8 Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo areDot map of 9 Airbnb markets. Numbered pins mark the top-ranked markets: 1 Viana do Castelo, 2 Arcos de Valdevez, 3 Caminha, 4 Ponte de Lima, 5 Ponte da Barca, 6 Vila Nova de Cerveira, 7 Valença, 8 Melgaço.87654321© OpenStreetMap
Avg. revenueUnder $11k$11k+ Under 30 listings 1 Top-ranked market

All money figures on this page are in US dollars.

Top 8

The Top 8 Airbnb Markets in Viana do Castelo

Each profile draws on the market's full AirROI report: how it earns, when in the year, who books and what sells. Monthly figures are averages per listing active in that month, so twelve of them add up to more than the annual average, which also counts listings that operated for only part of the year.

The top 8 Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo at a glance
#MarketAvg. revenueOccupancy
Viana do Castelo High earnings · Large market$17,30036%
Arcos de Valdevez$12,40031%
Caminha Large market$11,10032%
4 Ponte de Lima High earnings · Large market$13,40030%
5 Ponte da Barca High occupancy · Growing revenue$11,00035%
6 Vila Nova de Cerveira$11,50029%
7 Valença Growing revenue$10,10031%
8 Melgaço$8,69023%
  1. 1. Viana do Castelo

    Known for: High earnings · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Viana do Castelo, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Viana do Castelo, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Viana do Castelo, 4 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Viana do Castelo
    Avg. revenue
    $17,300 +6% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    36%
    Nightly rate
    $205
    Active listings
    521

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 1st of 8
    • Occupancy 1st of 8
    • Market size 1st of 8
    • Year-round 6th of 8
    • Growth 1st of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    Who books
    What sells
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,440/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,510+/mo
    Booked ahead
    62 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    41%

    Areas in the full report: Historic Center · Beira Rio · Praia Norte

    Full Viana do Castelo Airbnb report
  2. Top-earning Airbnb listing in Arcos de Valdevez, 9 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Arcos de Valdevez, 9 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Arcos de Valdevez, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Arcos de Valdevez
    Avg. revenue
    $12,400 +2% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    31%
    Nightly rate
    $170
    Active listings
    251

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 3rd of 8
    • Occupancy 4th of 8
    • Market size 4th of 8
    • Year-round 2nd of 8
    • Growth 5th of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    What sells
    Who books
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,140/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,150+/mo
    Booked ahead
    59 days
    Average stay
    4 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    47%
  3. 3. Caminha

    Known for: Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Caminha, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Caminha, 7 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Caminha, 6 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Caminha
    Avg. revenue
    $11,100 +3% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    32%
    Nightly rate
    $200
    Active listings
    362

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 5th of 8
    • Occupancy 3rd of 8
    • Market size 2nd of 8
    • Year-round 4th of 8
    • Growth 4th of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    What sells
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,000/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,970+/mo
    Booked ahead
    66 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    31%

    Areas in the full report: Caminha Old Town · Praia de Moledo · Santa Rita Beach

    Full Caminha Airbnb report
  4. 4. Ponte de Lima

    Known for: High earnings · Large market

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ponte de Lima, 6 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ponte de Lima, 8 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ponte de Lima, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ponte de Lima
    Avg. revenue
    $13,400 −3% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    30%
    Nightly rate
    $225
    Active listings
    346

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 2nd of 8
    • Occupancy 6th of 8
    • Market size 3rd of 8
    • Year-round 4th of 8
    • Growth 7th of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    What sells
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,300/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,460+/mo
    Booked ahead
    65 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    33%

    Areas in the full report: Historic Center of Ponte de Lima · Viana do Castelo Waterfront · Arga de Baixo

    Full Ponte de Lima Airbnb report
  5. 5. Ponte da Barca

    Known for: High occupancy · Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ponte da Barca, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ponte da Barca, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Ponte da Barca, 2 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Ponte da Barca
    Avg. revenue
    $11,000 +4% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    35%
    Nightly rate
    $145
    Active listings
    94

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 6th of 8
    • Occupancy 2nd of 8
    • Market size 5th of 8
    • Year-round 2nd of 8
    • Growth 3rd of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    What sells
    Who books
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,050/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,820+/mo
    Booked ahead
    58 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms
    Superhosts
    39%
  6. Top-earning Airbnb listing in Vila Nova de Cerveira, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Vila Nova de Cerveira, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Vila Nova de Cerveira, 2 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Vila Nova de Cerveira
    Avg. revenue
    $11,500 +2% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    29%
    Nightly rate
    $210
    Active listings
    93

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 4th of 8
    • Occupancy 7th of 8
    • Market size 6th of 8
    • Year-round 8th of 8
    • Growth 6th of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    What sells
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $1,070/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $2,300+/mo
    Booked ahead
    55 days
    Average stay
    5 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    22%
  7. 7. Valença

    Known for: Growing revenue

    Top-earning Airbnb listing in Valença, 5 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Valença, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Valença, 5 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Valença
    Avg. revenue
    $10,100 +5% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    31%
    Nightly rate
    $160
    Active listings
    77

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 7th of 8
    • Occupancy 5th of 8
    • Market size 7th of 8
    • Year-round 7th of 8
    • Growth 2nd of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    What sells
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $892/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,570+/mo
    Booked ahead
    55 days
    Average stay
    4 nights
    Most common home size
    1 bedroom
    Superhosts
    26%
  8. Top-earning Airbnb listing in Melgaço, 3 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Melgaço, 4 bedrooms Top-earning Airbnb listing in Melgaço, 3 bedrooms
    Top-earning Airbnb listings in Melgaço
    Avg. revenue
    $8,690 −4% vs. last year
    Occupancy
    23%
    Nightly rate
    $160
    Active listings
    51

    Where it places among the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo

    • Revenue 8th of 8
    • Occupancy 8th of 8
    • Market size 8th of 8
    • Year-round 1st of 8
    • Growth 8th of 8
    How it earns
    When it earns
    Guest expectations
    Who books
    Who it suits

    Revenue per listing by month

    Median listing
    $935/mo
    Top 25% of listings
    $1,480+/mo
    Booked ahead
    61 days
    Average stay
    4 nights
    Guests from abroad
    67%
    Most common home size
    2 bedrooms

Full ranking

How All 8 Ranked Markets in Viana do Castelo Compare

The overall ranking with the five measures behind it. "Slow month" is a market's weakest month of revenue as a share of its best, so a higher figure means steadier income. Select a column heading to re-sort.

Top Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo, ranked by AirROI
Viana do Castelo High earnings, large market$17,33836%$20514%+6%521
Arcos de Valdevez$12,37331%$17118%+2%251
Caminha Large market$11,11432%$19915%+3%362
4Ponte de Lima High earnings, large market$13,43430%$22315%−3%346
5Ponte da Barca High occupancy, growing revenue$11,02035%$14318%+4%94
6Vila Nova de Cerveira$11,48029%$21211%+2%93
7Valença Growing revenue$10,06731%$16013%+5%77
8Melgaço$8,68623%$15824%−4%51

By measure

Viana do Castelo Airbnb Markets Ranked by Revenue, Nightly Rate and Occupancy

The overall ranking balances five measures. These lists take one at a time, for buyers who care most about income, pricing power, bookings, a steady calendar, momentum or market size.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo

Average annual revenue per active listing over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-earning Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo
#MarketRevenue
Viana do Castelo #1 overall$17,300
Ponte de Lima #4 overall$13,400
Arcos de Valdevez #2 overall$12,400
4Vila Nova de Cerveira #6 overall$11,500
5Caminha #3 overall$11,100
6Ponte da Barca #5 overall$11,000
7Valença #7 overall$10,100

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo by nightly rate

Average rate per booked night. A high rate earns most where occupancy holds up too. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Most expensive Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo by nightly rate
#MarketNightly
Ponte de Lima #4 overall$225
Vila Nova de Cerveira #6 overall$210
Viana do Castelo #1 overall$205
4Caminha #3 overall$200
5Arcos de Valdevez #2 overall$170
6Valença #7 overall$160
7Ponte da Barca #5 overall$145

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo

Share of available nights booked over the past 12 months. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Highest-occupancy Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo
#MarketOccupancy
Viana do Castelo #1 overall36%
Ponte da Barca #5 overall35%
Caminha #3 overall32%
4Arcos de Valdevez #2 overall31%
5Valença #7 overall31%
6Ponte de Lima #4 overall30%
7Vila Nova de Cerveira #6 overall29%

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo

Revenue in the slowest month as a share of the best month, so a higher figure means steadier income. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Most year-round Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo
#MarketSlow month
Arcos de Valdevez #2 overall18%
Ponte da Barca #5 overall18%
Caminha #3 overall15%
4Ponte de Lima #4 overall15%
5Viana do Castelo #1 overall14%
6Valença #7 overall13%
7Vila Nova de Cerveira #6 overall11%

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo

Change in revenue per listing from the year before, among markets where it rose. Markets with at least 60 listings.

Fastest-growing Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo
#MarketChange
Viana do Castelo #1 overall+6%
Valença #7 overall+5%
Ponte da Barca #5 overall+4%
4Caminha #3 overall+3%
5Arcos de Valdevez #2 overall+2%
6Vila Nova de Cerveira #6 overall+2%

Largest Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo

Active listings. Bigger markets have more comparable rentals to price against and more buyers at resale.

Largest Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo
#MarketListings
Viana do Castelo #1 overall521
Caminha #3 overall362
Ponte de Lima #4 overall346
4Arcos de Valdevez #2 overall251
5Ponte da Barca #5 overall94
6Vila Nova de Cerveira #6 overall93
7Valença #7 overall77
8Melgaço #8 overall51

Seasonality

When Airbnbs in Viana do Castelo Earn the Most

August earns about 6.5 times what February does

Average revenue per listing across the 8 ranked markets in Viana do Castelo, by month

Average Airbnb revenue per listing and the number of ranked markets that earn most in each month, in Viana do Castelo
MonthAvg. revenue per listingBest month forHighest-ranked examples
January$727––
February$718––
March$884––
April$1,240––
May$1,460––
June$2,020––
July$3,680––
August$4,6908 marketsViana do Castelo, Arcos de Valdevez, Caminha
September$1,830––
October$1,290––
November$938––
December$1,170––

Average revenue is per listing across the ranked markets, the line in the chart above. "Best month for" counts the ranked markets whose own revenue peaks in that month.

Method

How the Ranking Works

The ranking covers the 8 markets in Viana do Castelo with at least 30 active Airbnb listings and data through September 2026. Each market is compared with the others on five measures, and markets are ordered by a weighted blend of where they place on each:

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Airbnb Investing in Viana do Castelo

What is the best place to buy an Airbnb in Viana do Castelo?

Viana do Castelo ranks first of the 8 markets in Viana do Castelo in AirROI's ranking, with US$17,300 in average revenue per listing and 36% occupancy. Arcos de Valdevez and Caminha follow. The ranking weighs revenue, occupancy, market size, seasonality and growth; it leaves out purchase prices.

What are the most profitable Airbnb locations in Viana do Castelo?

By revenue per listing, among markets with at least 60 listings, Viana do Castelo leads at US$17,300 a year, ahead of Ponte de Lima at US$13,400. Profit also depends on what a property costs to buy and run, which varies far more between markets than revenue does.

How much does an Airbnb make in Viana do Castelo?

The average active listing in Viana do Castelo earned US$13,300 over the 12 months to September 2026, at 32% occupancy. Across the ranked markets, the middle half averaged between US$10,100 and US$12,400 per listing. Averages include listings that operated for only part of the year, so a listing rented all year typically earns more.

What is a good Airbnb occupancy rate in Viana do Castelo?

The average listing in Viana do Castelo was booked on 32% of available nights over the past 12 months. Half of the ranked markets fall between 29% and 32%, so a market above about 32% sits in the top quarter. Occupancy is only half the picture: a market with lower occupancy can still earn more if its nightly rates are higher.

Where is Airbnb demand highest in Viana do Castelo?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Viana do Castelo has the highest occupancy, with 36% of available nights booked, followed by Ponte da Barca at 35%. Its listings average about US$205 a night and US$17,300 a year.

Where are Airbnb nightly rates highest in Viana do Castelo?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Ponte de Lima has the highest average nightly rate, about US$225, followed by Vila Nova de Cerveira at US$210. Ponte da Barca is the least expensive, at about US$145. The average booked night in Viana do Castelo costs about US$195.

What is the best month for Airbnb in Viana do Castelo?

August is the highest-earning month for all 8 ranked markets. February is the most common slowest month, in 5 of the 8 markets. Each market's report shows its own month-by-month revenue, occupancy and rates.

Which Airbnb markets in Viana do Castelo earn the most evenly through the year?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, Arcos de Valdevez has the steadiest income: its slowest month, January, still earns about 18% of its best. Ponte da Barca follows, at 18%. Steadier markets are easier to budget for, though they do not always earn the most per listing.

Which Airbnb markets are growing fastest in Viana do Castelo?

Among ranked markets with at least 60 listings, revenue per listing grew most in Viana do Castelo, up 6% on the year before, and in Valença, up 5%. A single strong year can reflect events or new supply, so it is worth checking a market's monthly trend before relying on it.

Is Airbnb still profitable in Viana do Castelo in 2026?

Revenue per listing grew in 6 of the 8 ranked markets with a comparable year of data; in the typical market it rose 3%. Whether a given property profits depends on its purchase price, financing and running costs.

How many Airbnb listings are there in Viana do Castelo?

AirROI tracked 1,820 active Airbnb listings in Viana do Castelo over the 12 months to September 2026, across 9 markets. The largest ranked market is Viana do Castelo, with 521 listings, followed by Caminha with 362.

Do Airbnb hosts need a permit in Viana do Castelo?

Rules can be national or regional as well as local, and they change often, so check each of them for any address you consider. In the listing data, most listings display a registration number in all 8 ranked markets, though that shows what hosts display, not what the rules allow.

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All 9 Airbnb Markets in Viana do Castelo

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