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Ponte Vasco da Gama
One of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
50 km · about 55 min drive
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Coruche
Santarém, Portugal · Europe
About Coruche
Coruche sits on the route: 20 minutes from Marinhais, 60km from Tram 28 Route, Lisbon.
Coruche is in Santarém, Portugal, with about 8,800 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Marinhais, about 18 km away.
Coruche (Portuguese pronunciation: [kuˈɾuʃɨ] ) is a municipality in Santarém District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 19,944, in an area of 1115.72 km².
The present Mayor is Francisco Silvestre de Oliveira, elected by the Socialist Party.
The Coruche City Council has also six City Councillors: Joaquim FilipeRead more
Coelho Serrão, Francisco Silvestre de Oliveira and Nelson Fernando Nunes Galvão elected by the Socialist Party, and Ricardo Jorge Rato Ferreira Raposo, Isidro Rodrigo Silva Catarino and António Joaquim Soares elected by Coligação Democrática Unitária. The municipal holiday is August 17.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Coruche?
Within an hour or so of Coruche: Ponte Vasco da Gama (50 km), Lisbon Oceanário (54 km), Castelo de Almourol (57 km), Castelo de São Jorge (59 km).
Are there any good drives near Coruche?
The nearest famous roads are Tram 28 Route, Lisbon, Estrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da Arrábida and Serra da Arrábida.
Where is Coruche?
Coruche is in Santarém, Portugal, about 18 km from Marinhais.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,776
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Santarém
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 38.9596, -8.5252
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Worth the detour from Coruche
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Lisbon Oceanário
Europe's largest indoor aquarium at the Parque das Nações, simulating four ocean habitats around a massive central tank.
54 km · about 60 min drive
castle
Castelo de Almourol
A Templar castle on a rocky island in the Tagus river, reached by short ferry from a riverside car park.
57 km · about 65 min drive
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Castelo de São Jorge
A Moorish castle occupying a commanding hilltop overlooking the historic centre of Lisbon and the Tagus River.
59 km · about 70 min drive
landmark
Alfama District
Lisbon's oldest neighborhood, a labyrinth of narrow cobbled alleys, fado music halls, and tiled facades tumbling down to the Tagus.
59 km · about 70 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Miradouro da Senhora do Monte
Lisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
59 km · about 70 min drive
restaurant
Cervejaria Ramiro
Lisbon's temple of shellfish since 1956 on Avenida Almirante Reis: garlic prawns, percebes and giant scarlet carabineiros in a roaring three-floor beer hall, finished the traditional way with a steak sandwich for dessert. Expect a queue.
59 km · about 70 min drive
famous road
Tram 28 Route, Lisbon
Lisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Coruche
7 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 50 kmPonte Vasco da GamaOne of Europe's longest bridges, an arrow-straight 12km span across the Tagus estuary.
- 59 kmMiradouro da Senhora do MonteLisbon's highest viewpoint, a quiet terrace surveying castle, river and rooftops at sunset.
- 60 kmTram 28 Route, LisbonLisbon's iconic vintage yellow tram rattling through the city's steepest and most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
- 64 kmPonte 25 de AbrilA red suspension bridge evoking the Golden Gate, soaring across the Tagus into southern Lisbon.
- 67 kmEstrada de Escarpa (N379-1), Serra da ArrábidaA cliff-hugging corniche through Arrábida Natural Park south of Lisbon, curling high above turquoise coves like Portinho da Arrábida with Mediterranean-style scrub and sea views.
- 69 kmSerra da ArrábidaA coastal limestone range south of Lisbon where the N379-1 runs high above turquoise coves and beaches.
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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