Vila Nova de Poiares

Vila Nova de Poiares () is a municipality in the Coimbra district, in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 7,281, in an area of 84.45 km². This place has rivers such as Alva, Ceira and Mondego. There are also mountains. Vila Nova de Poiares is also known as the "National Capital of Handicrafts and Gastronomy."

Parishes

Administratively, the municipality is divided into 4 civil parishes (freguesias):

• Arrifana
• Lavegadas
• Santo André de Poiares
• São Miguel de Poiares

International relations

Vila Nova de Poiares is twinned with:

• Mielec in Poland

Douchy-Les-Mines, France

References

External links

• Photos from Vila Nova de Poiares