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Soure

Coimbra, Portugal · Europe

About Soure

Soure is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Alfarelos, 24km from Sé Velha de Coimbra.

Soure is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 8,416, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Soure 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 Soure to your route.

About Soure

The Castle of Soure (Portuguese: Castelo de Soure) is a Portuguese castle in the civil parish of Soure, municipality of Soure, district of Coimbra. It has been listed as a National monument since 1949.

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What are the best things to do in Soure?

Soure offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Soure located?

Soure is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0599 latitude, -8.6260 longitude.

What is the population of Soure?

Soure has a population of approximately 8,416 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
8,416
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.0599, -8.6260

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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Tags

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Worth the detour from Soure

6 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.

24 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.

24 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Batalha Monastery

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

48 km · about 55 min drive

cathedral

Sanctuary of Fátima

One of Catholicism's great modern pilgrimage sites, built where three shepherd children reported Marian apparitions in 1917: a vast esplanade twice the size of St Peter's Square links the 1953 basilica and the 9,000-seat Holy Trinity church.

48 km · about 55 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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

landmark

Convento de Cristo, Tomar

A UNESCO-listed Templar monastery with a Manueline round church and the celebrated carved Chapter House window.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Soure

  • 63 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 Soure.

Alfarelos

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 1,439

Louriçal

🇵🇹 Portugal

11 km awayPop. 5,085

Condeixa-a-Nova

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 17,078

Montemor-o-Velho

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 3,154

Pombal

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 17,355

Carapinheira

🇵🇹 Portugal

16 km awayPop. 2,898

Lavos

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 4,164

Antanhol

🇵🇹 Portugal

18 km awayPop. 5,108

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