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Lavos

Coimbra, Portugal · Europe

About Lavos

Lavos sits on the route: 15 minutes from Figueira da Foz, 58km from Nazare.

Lavos is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 4,164, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lavos 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 Lavos to your route.

About Lavos

Lavos is a seaside parish in Figueira da Foz Municipality, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,999, in has an area of 42.02 km².

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What are the best things to do in Lavos?

Lavos offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Lavos located?

Lavos is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0936 latitude, -8.8283 longitude.

What is the population of Lavos?

Lavos has a population of approximately 4,164 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
4,164
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.0936, -8.8283

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

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Worth the detour from Lavos

7 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.

36 km · about 40 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Batalha Monastery

A Gothic and Manueline masterpiece built to commemorate the 1385 Battle of Aljubarrota, with its famous Unfinished Chapels.

48 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Sanctuary of Fátima

One of Catholicism's great modern pilgrimage sites, built where three shepherd children reported Marian apparitions in 1917: a vast esplanade twice the size of St Peter's Square links the 1953 basilica and the 9,000-seat Holy Trinity church.

53 km · about 60 min drive

natural wonder

Nazare

A fishing town famous for producing the world's largest surfed waves, with 30-meter swells breaking at the Praia do Norte canyon.

58 km · about 65 min drive

beach

Praia do Norte, Nazaré

The beach where a submarine canyon generates record-breaking waves, overlooked by the Forte de São Miguel Arcanjo.

59 km · about 70 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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Lavos

  • 80 kmN2: Portugal's Route 66Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.

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 Lavos.

Figueira da Foz

🇵🇹 Portugal

7 km awayPop. 46,600

Tavarede

🇵🇹 Portugal

8 km awayPop. 8,586

Buarcos

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 7,865

Alhadas

🇵🇹 Portugal

11 km awayPop. 3,768

Louriçal

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 5,085

Montemor-o-Velho

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 3,154

Alfarelos

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 1,439

Soure

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 8,416

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