The municipality of Vila Nova de Poiares lies in Coimbra district, in the Beiras, in central Portugal: according to the 2021 census it is home to 6,813 people, over 84.5 km².
With about 81 inhabitants per km², it combines a medium-sized town with villages and farmland. Of the 17 municipalities in Coimbra district, it is number 14 by population.
As the crow flies it lies about 17 km east of Coimbra, the capital.
Nearby, within a few dozen kilometres, are other destinations featured in our guides: Lousã (12 km), Coimbra (13 km), Buçaco (20 km), Conímbriga (24 km), Piódão (37 km).
Below you will find a map of neighbouring municipalities, the weather, places to stay in the area and a link to all the municipalities in Coimbra district.