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Meet people in São João

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São João at a glance

  • About 6,800 people live in São João.
  • It lies in the Aveiro region.
  • Lisbon, the largest city in Portugal, is about 243 km away.
  • For a bigger city, Aveiro is about 25 km away.
  • Close by: São João da Madeira (10 km), Espinho (16 km) and Valadares (25 km).

First-date ideas for São João

From São João it is perfectly normal to suggest meeting in a bigger town nearby. People here do it all the time, and neither of you has to worry about running into the neighbours.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in São João: questions and answers

Who can I meet near São João?

More than 1.5 million people live within 50 km of São João, in 108 towns and cities including Porto, Aveiro and Ermesinde. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in São João?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in São João or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around São João real people?

YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in São João?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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