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University of Coimbra
One of the oldest universities in continuous operation in the world, with a stunning Baroque library and UNESCO World Heritage status.
21 km · about 25 min drive
Coimbra, Portugal · Europe
Cantanhede is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Arazede, 21km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.
Cantanhede is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 7,347, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Cantanhede 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 Cantanhede to your route.
Cantanhede (Portuguese pronunciation: [kɐ̃tɐˈɲeðɨ] ), officially the City of Cantanhede (Portuguese: Cidade de Cantanhede), is a city and municipality in the Coimbra District, in the Centro Region, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 36,595, in an area of 390.88 km2.
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Cantanhede is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3467 latitude, -8.5942 longitude.
Cantanhede has a population of approximately 7,347 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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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.
21 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.
21 km · about 25 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.
33 km · about 40 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.
33 km · about 40 min drive
April to October
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