Cernache

Town on the threshold of Coimbra. Cernache is the last rural stop on the Portuguese Way before arriving at the historic university city, offering a peaceful break.

Discover Cernache

Cernache is a Portuguese civil parish located at the gates of the great city of Coimbra. For the pilgrim on the Portuguese Way, it represents the last stop in a rural setting before entering the urban bustle. The locality, of a peaceful character, allows for a quiet rest and preparation for a visit to one of the most important cities on the route. Its landscape is transitional, with fields and forests that announce the proximity of the Mondego River. It's a functional stage that allows arriving in Coimbra early enough to enjoy its immense heritage. A final breath of calm before the monumental university city.

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Routes that pass through Cernache

Discover the routes and stages that have this locality as a starting, ending or passing point.

Portuguese Way (Central)

Alvorge a Cernache

26.10 km 6.53 h Media

From: Alvorge

To: Cernache

Cernache a Coimbra

11.30 km 2.83 h Baja

From: Cernache

To: Coímbra

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