Figueira da Foz
Portugal · Distrito de CoimbraPT
Municipality in Centro, Portugal
Figueira da Foz, officially the City of Figueira da Foz, often called simply Figueira for short, is a city and a municipality in the Coimbra District, in Portugal. Practically at the midpoint of the Iberian Peninsula's Atlantic coast, it is located at the mouth of the Mondego River, 40 km (25 mi) west of Coimbra and sheltered by hills, sharing about the same latitude with Philadelphia, Baku and Beijing. The population of the municipality in 2011 was 62,125, in an area of 379.05 km2 (146.35 sq mi). The city of Figueira da Foz proper has a population of 46,600. It is the second largest city in the district of Coimbra.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 62,125
- Coordinates
- 40.151, -8.862
- Timezone
- Europe/Lisbon
- Elevation
- 15 m
Overview of Figueira da Foz
Figueira da Foz sits in Distrito de Coimbra, Portugal and reads as a mid-sized city. With 62,125 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Expect nightlife, water sports and adventure to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Figueira da Foz
Nightlife in Figueira da Foz
(6)Figueira da Foz records Bars, Casinos, Events, Festival and Music under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Figueira da Foz's recorded activities. 6 entries sit in this category, enough to fill more than a day.
Water Sports in Figueira da Foz
(6)Figueira da Foz records Bodyboard, Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Surf under water sports. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Figueira da Foz. That is 6 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Adventure in Figueira da Foz
(5)Figueira da Foz records Amusement Parks, Escape Room, Off Road Trails, Shooting Ranges and Theme Parks under adventure. All of it is drawn from Figueira da Foz's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Family in Figueira da Foz
(2)The family shortlist for Figueira da Foz: Playgrounds and Water Parks. Everything listed here comes from what Figueira da Foz is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Figueira da Foz
(2)Nature in Figueira da Foz covers Lakes and Rivers. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Figueira da Foz's own activity tags.
Sports in Figueira da Foz
(2)Under sports, Figueira da Foz is tagged with Biking and Slopes. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Figueira da Foz's own activity tags.
Culture in Figueira da Foz
(1)Culture lovers get Monuments. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Figueira da Foz. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Figueira da Foz
(1)Under other activities, Figueira da Foz is tagged with Fishing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Figueira da Foz's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Figueira da Foz
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Distrito de Coimbra; once there, walking covers most of Figueira da Foz. The local time zone is Europe/Lisbon.
Similar destinations
Places near Figueira da Foz that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Figueira da Foz known for?
- Figueira da Foz is mainly a destination for nightlife, water sports and adventure, set in Distrito de Coimbra, Portugal with around 62,125 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Figueira da Foz?
- You can plan around Bars, Casinos, Events, Festival and Music in Figueira da Foz. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Figueira da Foz?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Figueira da Foz located?
- Administratively, Figueira da Foz sits in Distrito de Coimbra, Portugal — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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