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Sé Velha de Coimbra
A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Buarcos
Coimbra, Portugal · Europe
About Buarcos
Buarcos sits on the route: 15 minutes from Alhadas, 38km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.
Buarcos is in Coimbra, Portugal, with about 7,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Alhadas, about 8 km away.
Buarcos is a freguesia (civil parish) in Figueira da Foz Municipality, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 18,454, in an area of 15.53 km².
During the 1600s, the people of Buarcos were harassed by pirates and built the long fortification that stands to this day. It is a traditional fishing town that has grown also asRead more
a noted beach resort due to its natural landscape namely the beach which is sheltered from the strong northern winds by the Boa Viagem small mountain range (Serra da Boa Viagem). Many of its inhabitants still work in the fishing industry but tourism is also an important activity. It has hotels, seafood restaurants and bars with view over the bay and the extensive beach.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Buarcos?
Within an hour or so of Buarcos: Sé Velha de Coimbra (38 km), University of Coimbra (39 km), Praia da Costa Nova (52 km), Aveiro (56 km).
Are there any good drives near Buarcos?
The nearest famous roads are N2: Portugal's Route 66, N339 Serra da Estrela and Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.
Where is Buarcos?
Buarcos is in Coimbra, Portugal, about 8 km from Alhadas.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 7,865
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Coimbra
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 40.1660, -8.8768
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Worth the detour from Buarcos
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
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.
39 km · about 45 min drive
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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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
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Aveiro
The 'Venice of Portugal,' a colorful canal city with art nouveau buildings and traditional striped moliceiro boats gliding through its waterways.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Batalha Monastery
A Gothic and Manueline masterpiece built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota, with its famous Unfinished Chapels.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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