landmark
University of Coimbra
One of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, with a stunning Baroque library and UNESCO World Heritage status.
5 km · about 10 min drive
EuropePortugalCoimbra
Assafarge
Coimbra, Portugal · Europe
About Assafarge
Assafarge is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Santa Clara, 6km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.
Assafarge is in Coimbra, Portugal, with about 5,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Santa Clara, about 5 km away.
Assafarge is a former civil parish in the southern part of the municipality of Coimbra, Portugal. In 2013, the parish merged into the new parish Assafarge e Antanhol. It has a population of 2268 inhabitants (2001 Census) and occupies an area of 9.72 km2 (3.75 sq mi).
Where to Stay in Assafarge
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Assafarge.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Assafarge.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Assafarge?
Within an hour or so of Assafarge: University of Coimbra (5 km), Sé Velha de Coimbra (6 km), Piódão (52 km), Aveiro (57 km).
Are there any good drives near Assafarge?
The nearest famous roads are N2: Portugal's Route 66, N339 Serra da Estrela and Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.
Where is Assafarge?
Assafarge is in Coimbra, Portugal, about 5 km from Santa Clara.
Road trip
Drive to Assafarge
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Assafarge. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 5,302
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Coimbra
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 40.1589, -8.4317
Tags
Worth the detour from Assafarge
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
cathedral
Sé Velha de Coimbra
A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.
6 km · about 10 min drive
landmark
Piódão
A schist village built in terraces on a steep Serra do Açor hillside, reached by a winding mountain road.
52 km · about 60 min drive
landmark
Aveiro
The 'Venice of Portugal,' a colorful canal city with art nouveau buildings and traditional striped moliceiro boats gliding through its waterways.
57 km · about 65 min drive
historic highway
N2: Portugal's Route 66
Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.
58 km · about 65 min drive
photogenic
Praia da Costa Nova
Beach village on the Aveiro lagoon famous for its palheiros: former fishermen's haystores painted in bold candy stripes of red, blue and green facing the water. A short hop from Aveiro across the ria, with dunes and surf behind.
58 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Assafarge
- 58 kmN2: Portugal's Route 66Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.
- 72 kmTorre Summit Road (N339), Serra da EstrelaMainland Portugal's highest road climbs past glacial valleys and granite tors to the 1,993 m Torre summit: snow-dusted in winter and a favourite driving loop from Covilhã.
- 72 kmTorre, Serra da EstrelaThe highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
- 72 kmN339 Serra da EstrelaThe climb to Torre, mainland Portugal's highest point at 1,993m, through glacial valleys and boulder fields.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Assafarge.
Plan a trip around Assafarge
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Assafarge.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.