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Arcos

Aveiro, Portugal · Europe

About Arcos

Arcos is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sangalhos, 27km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.

Arcos is a town located in Aveiro, Portugal. With a population of 6,725, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arcos sits in Portugal, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Lisbon time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arcos to your route.

About Arcos

Anadia (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐnɐˈði.ɐ] ) is a municipality in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 29,150, in an area of 216.63 km2. It had 26,915 eligible voters. The city of Anadia is part of Arcos e Mogofores parish. The city itself had a population of 3,034 in 2001, while Arcos e Mogofores parish

Read more has about 5,000.

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Where is Arcos located?

Arcos is located in Aveiro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.4478 latitude, -8.4417 longitude.

What is the population of Arcos?

Arcos has a population of approximately 6,725 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
6,725
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Aveiro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.4478, -8.4417

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Arcos

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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

cathedral

Sé Velha de Coimbra

A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.

27 km · about 30 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.

28 km · about 30 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Piódão

A schist village built in terraces on a steep Serra do Açor hillside, reached by a winding mountain road.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Arcos

  • 62 kmArouca 516 & Paiva WalkwaysOne of the world's longest pedestrian suspension bridges, 516 metres of open mesh deck swaying 175 metres above the Paiva gorge: linked to 8 km of riverside boardwalks through the Arouca Geopark. Book a timed slot; not for vertigo sufferers.
  • 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.
  • 78 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.

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 Arcos.

Anadia

🇵🇹 Portugal

1 km away

Sangalhos

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 4,516

Mealhada

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 4,443

Aguada de Cima

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 4,388

Oliveira do Bairro

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 6,239

Luso

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 2,593

Pampilhosa

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 4,512

Oiã

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 7,118

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