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Canas de Senhorim

Viseu, Portugal · Europe

About Canas de Senhorim

Canas de Senhorim sits on the route: 10 minutes from Nelas, 31km from Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.

Canas de Senhorim is a town located in Viseu, Portugal. With a population of 3,509, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Canas de Senhorim 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 Canas de Senhorim to your route.

About Canas de Senhorim

Canas de Senhorim is a civil parish in the municipality (concelho) of Nelas, in the central sub-region of Dão-Lafões in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,509, in an area of 25.45 km².

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Where is Canas de Senhorim located?

Canas de Senhorim is located in Viseu, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.5001 latitude, -7.8987 longitude.

What is the population of Canas de Senhorim?

Canas de Senhorim has a population of approximately 3,509 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
3,509
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Viseu
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.5001, -7.8987

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Canas de Senhorim

7 notable places within an hour's 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Piódão

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

31 km · about 35 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.

55 km · about 65 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Arouca 516 & Paiva Walkways

One 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Sortelha

A walled medieval village of granite houses inside 12th-century ramparts, one of Portugal's historic border settlements.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Canas de Senhorim

  • 31 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.
  • 31 kmTorre, Serra da EstrelaThe highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
  • 57 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.
  • 74 kmDouro ValleyThe oldest demarcated wine region in the world, with terraced vineyards lining the dramatic slopes of the Douro River gorge.
  • 75 kmEstrada Nacional 222 (Peso da Régua–Pinhão)A 27km stretch of the EN222 following the Douro river past terraced vineyards, frequently cited as one of Europe's best driving roads.
  • 77 kmEN222 Régua–Pinhão RoadVoted the world's best driving road, this riverside ribbon snakes through terraced port vineyards.

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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