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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 a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 7,865, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Buarcos 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 Buarcos to your route.

About Buarcos

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 as

Read 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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Where is Buarcos located?

Buarcos is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1660 latitude, -8.8768 longitude.

What is the population of Buarcos?

Buarcos has a population of approximately 7,865 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
7,865
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.1660, -8.8768

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

5 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

39 km · about 45 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.

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.

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Buarcos.

Figueira da Foz

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 46,600

Tavarede

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 8,586

Alhadas

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 3,768

Lavos

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 4,164

Montemor-o-Velho

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 3,154

Alfarelos

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km awayPop. 1,439

Tocha

🇵🇹 Portugal

19 km awayPop. 3,992

Carapinheira

🇵🇹 Portugal

20 km awayPop. 2,898

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