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Eixo

Aveiro, Portugal · Europe

About Eixo

Eixo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sol Posto, 15km from Praia da Costa Nova.

Eixo is a town located in Aveiro, Portugal. With a population of 5,978, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Eixo 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 Eixo to your route.

About Eixo

Eixo e Eirol is a civil parish in the municipality of Aveiro, Portugal. It was formed in 2013 by the merger of the former parishes Eixo and Eirol. The population in 2011 was 6,324, in an area of 22.42 km2.

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Where is Eixo located?

Eixo is located in Aveiro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.6276 latitude, -8.5692 longitude.

What is the population of Eixo?

Eixo has a population of approximately 5,978 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
5,978
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Aveiro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.6276, -8.5692

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Aveiro

The 'Venice of Portugal,' a colorful canal city with art nouveau buildings and traditional striped moliceiro boats gliding through its waterways.

7 km · about 15 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.

15 km · about 30 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.

48 km · about 55 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.

48 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Dom Luis I Bridge

A striking double-deck iron bridge designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel, spanning the Douro gorge between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.

57 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Porto Ribeira District

UNESCO-listed medieval riverside quarter in Porto with colourful facades, port wine cellars, and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge.

57 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Ponte Dom Luís I, Porto

A double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Eixo

  • 50 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.
  • 57 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • 61 kmCircuito da BoavistaA genuine city street circuit in Porto that ran Formula One in 1958 and 1960 and was revived for historic racing. Off-race weekends you simply drive or walk the seafront and boulevard sections as ordinary city streets.

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

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4 km awayPop. 8,026

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4 km awayPop. 5,273

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5 km awayPop. 5,273

Vilar

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5 km awayPop. 21,227

Esgueira

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6 km awayPop. 13,431

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