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Cantanhede

Coimbra, Portugal · Europe

About Cantanhede

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.

About Cantanhede

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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Where is Cantanhede located?

Cantanhede is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3467 latitude, -8.5942 longitude.

What is the population of Cantanhede?

Cantanhede has a population of approximately 7,347 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
7,347
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.3467, -8.5942

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

21 km · about 25 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.

33 km · about 40 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.

33 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Cantanhede

  • 77 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.

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 Cantanhede.

Arazede

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 5,906

Ançã

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 2,625

Mealhada

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 4,443

Tocha

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 3,992

Pampilhosa

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 4,512

Mira

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 7,682

Carapinheira

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 2,898

Anadia

🇵🇹 Portugal

17 km away

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