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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Aveiro, Portugal · Europe
Mealhada is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pampilhosa, 19km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.
Mealhada is a town located in Aveiro, Portugal. With a population of 4,443, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Mealhada 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 Mealhada to your route.
Mealhada (Portuguese pronunciation: [mi.ɐˈʎaðɐ] ) is a city and a municipality located in Aveiro District in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 20,428, in an area of 110.66 km2. It had 17,043 eligible voters (2006). The city of Mealhada itself has a population of 4,522.
It is included in the Região de Coimbra. TheRead more
city of Coimbra is about 20 km away.
The current mayor is Rui Marqueiro, elected by the Socialist Party. The municipal holiday is Ascension Day.
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Mealhada is located in Aveiro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3781 latitude, -8.4499 longitude.
Mealhada has a population of approximately 4,443 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
cathedral
A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.
19 km · about 20 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.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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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.
37 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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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