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Travanca

Coimbra, Portugal · Europe

About Travanca

Travanca is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Mortágua, 49km from Torre Summit Road (N339), Serra da Estrela.

Travanca is a town located in Coimbra, Portugal. With a population of 1,079, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Travanca 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 Travanca to your route.

About Travanca

Aguieira Dam (Portuguese: Barragem da Aguieira) is a multiple-arch dam on the Mondego River, located on border line between the municipalities of Mortágua and Penacova, in Central Portugal. Construction of the dam began in 1972 and was completed in 1981. It is owned by Companhia Portuguesa de Produção de Electricidade

Read more (CPPE). Besides power production the dam is also used for flood control, water supply and irrigation.

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Where is Travanca located?

Travanca is located in Coimbra, Portugal, Europe. The coordinates are 40.3236 latitude, -8.1869 longitude.

What is the population of Travanca?

Travanca has a population of approximately 1,079 people, making it a town in Portugal.

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Quick Information

Population
1,079
Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Region
Coimbra
Timezone
Europe/Lisbon
Coordinates
40.3236, -8.1869

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Portugal

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right
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EuropePortugalCoimbraTown

Worth the detour from Travanca

7 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 30 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 30 min drive

landmark

Piódão

A schist village built in terraces on a steep Serra do Açor hillside, reached by a winding mountain road.

33 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

49 km · about 55 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.

53 km · about 60 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Travanca

  • 49 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.
  • 49 kmTorre, Serra da EstrelaThe highest point in mainland Portugal at 1993m, reachable by paved road N339, with a mountain plateau and winter snow.
  • 66 kmN2: Portugal's Route 66Portugal's longest road runs 738 kilometers from Chaves to Faro through the country's rural heartland and Alentejo plains.
  • 71 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.

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 Travanca.

São Pedro de Alva

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 1,818

Oliveira do Mondego

🇵🇹 Portugal

3 km awayPop. 1,079

Mortágua

🇵🇹 Portugal

9 km away

Santa Comba Dão

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 11,597

Penacova

🇵🇹 Portugal

10 km awayPop. 3,254

São João de Areias

🇵🇹 Portugal

12 km awayPop. 1,939

Lorvão

🇵🇹 Portugal

13 km awayPop. 4,158

Poiares

🇵🇹 Portugal

14 km awayPop. 5,514

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