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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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
Coimbra, Portugal · Europe
Poiares is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Penacova, 56km from Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.
Poiares is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 5,514, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Poiares 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 Poiares to your route.
Vila Nova de Poiares (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈvilɐ ˈnɔvɐ ðɨ poˈjaɾɨʃ] ) is a municipality in the Coimbra district, in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 7,281, in an area of 84.45 km². This place has rivers such as Alva, Ceira and Mondego. There are also mountains. Vila Nova de Poiares is also known as theRead more
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Poiares is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2103 latitude, -8.2575 longitude.
Poiares has a population of approximately 5,514 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.
14 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
A fortress-like 12th-century Romanesque cathedral in the old upper town of Coimbra, near the historic university.
14 km · about 25 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.
37 km · about 45 min drive
historic highway
Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.
56 km · about 65 min drive
famous road
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.
56 km · about 65 min drive
mountain pass
The highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
56 km · about 65 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.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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