historic highway
N2: Portugal's Route 66
Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.
21 km · about 25 min drive
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Oleiros
Castelo Branco, Portugal · Europe
About Oleiros
Oleiros is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Pampilhosa da Serra, 52km from Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.
Oleiros is a town located in Castelo Branco, Portugal. With a population of 5,721, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Oleiros 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 Oleiros to your route.
About Oleiros
Oleiros (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ɔˈlɐjɾuʃ] ) is a municipality in the district of Castelo Branco in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 5,721, in an area of 471.09 km2. The present mayor is José Santos Marques, elected by the Social Democratic Party. The municipal holiday is the Monday after the 2ndRead more
Sunday of August.
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Where is Oleiros located?
Oleiros is located in Castelo Branco, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 39.9189 latitude, -7.9137 longitude.
What is the population of Oleiros?
Oleiros has a population of approximately 5,721 people, making it a town in Portugal.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 5,721
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Portugal
- Region
- Castelo Branco
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Coordinates
- 39.9189, -7.9137
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Worth the detour from Oleiros
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Piódão
A schist village built in terraces on a steep Serra do Açor hillside, reached by a winding mountain road.
35 km · about 40 min drive
famous road
Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela
Mainland Portugal's highest road climbs past glacial valleys and granite tors to the 1,993 m Torre summit: snow-dusted in winter and a favourite driving loop from Covilhã.
52 km · about 60 min drive
mountain pass
Torre, Serra da Estrela
The highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
52 km · about 60 min drive
famous road
N339 Serra da Estrela
The climb to Torre, mainland Portugal's highest point at 1,993m, through glacial valleys and boulder fields.
52 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 60 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.
54 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Convent of Christ, Tomar
A UNESCO-listed former Knights Templar headquarters with a remarkable blend of Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, and Renaissance architecture.
56 km · about 65 min drive
Driving roads near Oleiros
- 21 kmN2: Portugal's Route 66Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.
- 52 kmTorre Summit Road (N339), Serra da EstrelaMainland Portugal's highest road climbs past glacial valleys and granite tors to the 1,993 m Torre summit: snow-dusted in winter and a favourite driving loop from Covilhã.
- 52 kmTorre, Serra da EstrelaThe highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
- 52 kmN339 Serra da EstrelaThe climb to Torre, mainland Portugal's highest point at 1,993m, through glacial valleys and boulder fields.
Driving in Portugal
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.78/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€9.00/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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