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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
Coimbra, Portugal · Europe
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.
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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Buarcos is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1660 latitude, -8.8768 longitude.
Buarcos has a population of approximately 7,865 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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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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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
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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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
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A Gothic and Manueline masterpiece built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota, with its famous Unfinished Chapels.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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