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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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
Aveiro, Portugal · Europe
Luso is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Mealhada, 20km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.
Luso is a town located in Aveiro, Portugal. With a population of 2,593, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Luso 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 Luso to your route.
Luso is a civil parish of the municipality of Mealhada, Aveiro district, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,593, in an area of 16.87 km2. It is renowned for its mineral waters. Águas do Luso, one of the largest Portuguese companies providing mineral water is based there.
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Luso is located in Aveiro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3843 latitude, -8.3785 longitude.
Luso has a population of approximately 2,593 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.
20 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.
20 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.
37 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.
41 km · about 45 min drive
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A schist village built in terraces on a steep Serra do Açor hillside, reached by a winding mountain road.
50 km · about 60 min drive
April to October
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