Vais
in Figueira da Foz of Coimbra, Portugal

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
40.185 and -8.897 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 40° 11' 5" and W -8° 53' 48"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Portuguese
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 12:56 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Lisbon
UTC/GMT offset: -1 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:41 am and 8:25 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-40.650 and 172.433 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Paturau River
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Portugal in Southern Europe

Safety Score: 2,8 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Portugal.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Portugal. Last Update: 2024-04-24 08:14:40

Delve into Vais

Vais in Figueira da Foz (Coimbra) is a city located in Portugal about 102 mi (or 165 km) north of Lisbon, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vais is now 12:56 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Lisbon with an UTC offset of one hour. We know of 8 airports closer to Vais, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Portugal is Coimbra Airport in a distance of 23 mi (or 36 km), East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Portugal is University of Coimbra – Alta and Sofia in a distance of 70 mi (or 112 km), East. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Figueira da Foz, Montemor-o-Velho, Mira, Soure and Cantanhede. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 71 °F

Morning Temperature 9°C / 49 °F
Evening Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Night Temperature 12°C / 54 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 47%
Air Pressure 1020 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Overcast clouds

Thursday, 25th of April 2024

16°C (60 °F)
13°C (56 °F)
Few clouds, fresh breeze.

Friday, 26th of April 2024

15°C (59 °F)
11°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 27th of April 2024

14°C (58 °F)
10°C (51 °F)
Moderate rain, fresh breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Eurostars Oasis Plaza

Address
2,5 mi
Avenida do Brasil
3080-323 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Quiaios

Address
2,5 mi
Praia de Quiaios
3080-515 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 23:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Mercure Figueira da Foz Hotel

Address
2,8 mi
Avenida 25 de Abril, 22 Nº de Registo:376
3080-086 FIGUEIRA DA FOZ
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Sweet Atlantic

Address
2,9 mi
Avenida 25 De Abril
3080-086 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Universal Boutique Hotel

Address
2,9 mi
Rua Miguel Bombarda 50
3080-995 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Atlantida Sol

Address
0,7 mi
Av. D.Joao II,Buarcos
3080-378 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Casa Pinha

Address
0,9 mi
Parque Florestal, Serra da Boa Viagem
3080-357 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Sweet Residence & Gardens

Address
2,4 mi
Rua dos Lusiadas
3080-096 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Costa de Prata Hotel & Spa

Address
2,8 mi
Rua Miguel Bombarda 59
3080 159 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Costa De Prata 1

Address
2,8 mi
Largo Coronel Galhardo 1
3080-150 Figueira da Foz
Portugal

Time Information

Checkout: 18:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

FIGUEIRA da FOZ-BUARCOS (Coimbra)

Published: December 10, 2010
Length: 45:45 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: TUNGATV

FIGUEIRA da Foz e Buarcos, distrito de Coimbra, PORTUGAL.


Praia de Figueira da Foz/Buarcos (2013-07-14)

Published: July 14, 2013
Length: 30:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jomirife

Praia de Figueira da Foz/Buarcos (2013-07-14) O dia estava um pouco cinzento, mas a praia estava cheia!! via https://www.facebook.com/JomirifeMedia.


Mexilhão na rochas de Buarcos/Figueira da Foz

Published: June 22, 2011
Length: 20:24 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: jomirife

Uma filmagem feita em cima das rochas dentro do mar em Buarcos (Figueira da Foz), Portugal, carregadas de mexilhão mas pequeno. Links/Sites:...


Feira Medieval em Buarcos (Figueira da Foz) - desfile em 25 Abril 2011

Published: April 25, 2011
Length: 15:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Filipe Freitas

Desfile na Feira Medieval em Buarcos (Figueira da Foz) em 25 Abril 2011.


Enduro Series BTT Figueira da Foz pec 3 Buarcos

Published: July 06, 2012
Length: 00:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Pedro Campos

pec 3 - Buarcos.


Batel - Buarcos, Figueira da Foz - 1935

Published: March 29, 2011
Length: 03:32 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Antonio Fangueiro

Comprimento 9,50m Boca 3,25m Pontal 1,20m Uma embarcação por regra dedicada à safra da sardinha, notando-se o casco mais bojudo, de pontal e boca maior em relação ao comprimento,...


Do Cabo Mondego a Buarcos #1

Published: August 11, 2013
Length: 31:56 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: coimbrastreetvideo

Percurso do Cabo Mondego a Buarcos. Captação de imagem: 10.08.2013, 19:47. Buarcos é uma freguesia portuguesa do concelho da Figueira da Foz, com 17,77 km² de área e 18 288 habitantes...


Buarcos(não editado)

Published: September 05, 2009
Length: 33:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: josé carlos monteiro

aspectos de buarcos 1994 (não editado)


Corrida Carretas

Published: September 16, 2012
Length: 38:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ice Blood

Course des chariots à Vais-Buarcos (Cabo Mondego, Figueira da Foz) Septembre 2012. Corrida de carretas nos Vais-Buarcos (Cabo Mondego, Figueira da Foz) Setembro 2012. Racing carts at ...


Viagem numa Folha

Published: May 28, 2012
Length: 18:36 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: luzul08

Construção de uma narrativa multimédia, desenvolvida ao longo do ano letivo 2011/2012. Trabalho de cooperação entre a professora de Educação especial Maria da Luz Figueiredo e a turma...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Buarcos

Buarcos is a freguesia (civil parish) in the municipality of Figueira da Foz, Portugal. It is a traditional fishing town that has grown also as a noted beach resort due to the calm waters of its sea, which is protected by the Boa Viagem small mountain range (Serra da Boa Viagem). Many of its inhabitants still work in the fishing industry but tourism is also an important activity. It has many seafood restaurants and bars.

Located at 40.1667, -8.88333 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Portugal, Seaside resorts in Portugal

Estádio Municipal José Bento Pessoa

Estadio Municipal Jose Bento Pessoa is a multi-use stadium in Figueira da Foz, Portugal. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is home of the Naval 1º de Maio. The stadium is able to hold 10.000 people.

Located at 40.1627, -8.85937 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Associação Naval 1º de Maio, Football venues in Portugal

Cabo Mondego

Cabo Mondego lie in the Portuguese maritime coast of the Atlantic Ocean. it is the westernmost point of the Serra da Boa Viagem, three kilometers north of Figueira da Foz.

Located at 40.1911, -8.90528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Headlands of Portugal

Serra da Boa Viagem

Serra da Boa Viagem lie three kilometers north of Figueira da Foz. Its major elevation is 261,88m in the Quiaios parish. Around 83% of its area is between 150 and 250 m high. In its westernmost point lies the Cabo Mondego.

Located at 40.19, -8.86 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Mountain ranges of Portugal, Sistema Central

capture of the webcam Figueira da Foz Municipality: Cabedelo Buarcos hs-str

Figueira da Foz Municipality: Cabedelo Buarcos hs-str, Figueira da Foz Municipality (source)

capture of the webcam Buarcos: Beach

Buarcos: Beach, Buarcos (source)

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