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Montemor-o-Velho

Coimbra, Portugal · Europe

About Montemor-o-Velho

Montemor-o-Velho is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Alfarelos, 22km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.

Montemor-o-Velho is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 3,154, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Montemor-o-Velho 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 Montemor-o-Velho to your route.

About Montemor-o-Velho

Montemor-o-Velho (Portuguese pronunciation: [mõtɨˈmɔɾ u ˈvɛʎu] ), officially the Town of Montemor-o-Velho (Portuguese: Vila de Montemor-o-Velho), is a town and municipality of the Coimbra District, in Portugal. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 26,171, in an area of 228.96 km².

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Where is Montemor-o-Velho located?

Montemor-o-Velho is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.1729 latitude, -8.6862 longitude.

What is the population of Montemor-o-Velho?

Montemor-o-Velho has a population of approximately 3,154 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
3,154
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.1729, -8.6862

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Montemor-o-Velho

5 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

22 km · about 25 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.

50 km · about 60 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Batalha Monastery

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

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Montemor-o-Velho

  • 75 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 Montemor-o-Velho.

Alfarelos

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 1,439

Carapinheira

🇵🇹 Portugal

5 km awayPop. 2,898

Alhadas

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km awayPop. 3,768

Arazede

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 5,906

Soure

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 8,416

Tavarede

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 8,586

Lavos

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 4,164

Figueira da Foz

🇵🇹 Portugal

15 km awayPop. 46,600

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