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Arganil

Coimbra, Portugal · Europe

About Arganil

Arganil is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Góis, 39km from Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.

Arganil is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 11,596, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arganil 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 Arganil to your route.

About Arganil

Arganil (pronounced [ɐɾɣɐˈnil] ), officially the Town of Arganil (Portuguese: Vila de Arganil), is a town and municipality in Coimbra District, in Portugal. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 12,145, in an area of 332.84 km2. The present mayor is Luís Paulo Costa, elected by the Social Democratic Party.

Read more The municipal holiday is September 7.

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Where is Arganil located?

Arganil is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2183 latitude, -8.0540 longitude.

What is the population of Arganil?

Arganil has a population of approximately 11,596 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
11,596
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.2183, -8.0540

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Piódão

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

20 km · about 25 min 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.

32 km · about 35 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.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela

Mainland 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.

39 km · about 45 min drive

mountain pass

Torre, Serra da Estrela

The highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.

39 km · about 45 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Arganil

  • 39 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.
  • 39 kmTorre, Serra da EstrelaThe highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
  • 53 kmN2: Portugal's Route 66Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.

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 Arganil.

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19 km awayPop. 1,939

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🇵🇹 Portugal

20 km awayPop. 11,445

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