Colares
Portugal · Distrito de LisboaPT
Civil parish in Lisbon, Portugal
Colares is a civil parish along the coast of the municipality of Sintra. The population in 2011 was 7,628, in an area of 33.37 square kilometres (12.88 sq mi).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 7,746
- Coordinates
- 38.799, -9.447
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Elevation
- 89 m
Overview of Colares
Colares belongs to Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal and has the feel of a village. It counts about 7,746 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, sports and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Colares
Culture in Colares
(3)Under culture, Colares is tagged with Fountains, Monuments and Statues. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Colares's own activity tags.
Sports in Colares
(3)Colares's sports entries include Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Everything listed here comes from what Colares is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Colares
(1)For adventure, expect Abseiling. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Colares.
Nature in Colares
(1)The nature shortlist for Colares: Walkways. Everything listed here comes from what Colares is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Colares
(1)Under nightlife, Colares is tagged with Wine Bars. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Colares.
Best time to visit Colares
The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Colares stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like Colares are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Distrito de Lisboa. Time zone: Europe/Lisbon.
Similar destinations
Places near Colares that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Colares known for?
- Colares, in Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal, is best known for culture, sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 7,746 residents.
- What can you do in Colares?
- Recorded activities in Colares include Fountains, Monuments, Statues, Hiking and Hiking Trails. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Colares?
- The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Colares stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Colares located?
- Colares is located in Distrito de Lisboa, Portugal. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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