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Mira

Coimbra, Portugal · Europe

About Mira

Mira is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Tocha, 21km from Praia da Costa Nova.

Mira is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 7,682, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Mira 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 Mira to your route.

About Mira

Mira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmiɾɐ] ), officially the Town of Mira (Portuguese: Vila de Mira), is a municipality in the central Portuguese district of Coimbra. A coastal municipality, known for its beaches, forests, and agriculture, the population was 12 465 inhabitants in an area of approximately 124.03 square

Read more kilometres (47.89 mi2).

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Where is Mira located?

Mira is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.4289 latitude, -8.7375 longitude.

What is the population of Mira?

Mira has a population of approximately 7,682 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
7,682
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.4289, -8.7375

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

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

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

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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.

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.

25 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.

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

Driving roads near Mira

  • 76 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.
  • 80 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.

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 Mira.

Tocha

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 3,992

Vagos

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 4,529

Cantanhede

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 7,347

Palhaça

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 2,664

Nariz

🇵🇹 Portugal

17 km awayPop. 1,418

Arazede

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 5,906

Ílhavo

🇵🇹 Portugal

20 km awayPop. 17,236

Gafanha da Encarnação

🇵🇹 Portugal

21 km awayPop. 4,914

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