Madalena is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Vila Nova de Gaia. Famous for its beaches, the parish makes border with the Atlantic Ocean and only a couple of miles close to Rio Douro. Due to its geographical location, the inhabitants can enjoy considerable sunshine duration all year with warm weather. It is a historical place over 800 years old with deep agricultural traditions and fishing practices. The population in 2011 was 10,040, in an area of 4.69 km².