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Sol Posto

Aveiro, Portugal · Europe

About Sol Posto

Sol Posto is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Oliveirinha, 11km from Praia da Costa Nova.

Sol Posto is a town located in Aveiro, Portugal. With a population of 8,026, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sol Posto 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 Sol Posto to your route.

About Sol Posto

Santa Joana is a civil parish in Aveiro Municipality, Aveiro District, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 8,094, in an area of 5.85 km2.

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Where is Sol Posto located?

Sol Posto is located in Aveiro, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.6334 latitude, -8.6179 longitude.

What is the population of Sol Posto?

Sol Posto has a population of approximately 8,026 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
8,026
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Aveiro
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.6334, -8.6179

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Sol Posto

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Aveiro

The 'Venice of Portugal,' a colorful canal city with art nouveau buildings and traditional striped moliceiro boats gliding through its waterways.

3 km · about 5 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.

11 km · about 20 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.

50 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.

50 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Arouca 516 & Paiva Walkways

One 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.

52 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Dom Luis I Bridge

A striking double-deck iron bridge designed by a student of Gustave Eiffel, spanning the Douro gorge between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia.

56 km · about 65 min drive

landmark

Porto Ribeira District

UNESCO-listed medieval riverside quarter in Porto with colourful facades, port wine cellars, and the iconic Dom Luís I Bridge.

56 km · about 65 min drive

bridge

Ponte Dom Luís I, Porto

A double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.

56 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Sol Posto

  • 52 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.
  • 56 kmPonte Dom Luís I, PortoA double-deck wrought-iron arch bridge over the Douro completed in 1886, linking Porto with Vila Nova de Gaia.
  • 60 kmCircuito da BoavistaA genuine city street circuit in Porto that ran Formula One in 1958 and 1960 and was revived for historic racing. Off-race weekends you simply drive or walk the seafront and boulevard sections as ordinary city streets.

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

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Marco da Oliveirinha

🇵🇹 Portugal

2 km awayPop. 5,273

Aradas

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2 km awayPop. 10,087

Aveiro

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3 km awayPop. 80,880

Oliveirinha

🇵🇹 Portugal

4 km awayPop. 4,971

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