If you want to do things in Coimbra, Portugal, you have come to the right place. I have been living in Coimbra and know the city very well. Living as a local, I can provide must-see tourist attractions in Coimbra.

Also, I have been here long enough to show you the most exciting places off the tourist paths.

Coimbra, the former Portuguese capital (in the 13th century), is one of the most picturesque cities in the country. It is located right between Porto and Lisbon in central Portugal.

Even if tourists usually focus on these two when visiting Portugal, Coimbra has much to offer. It has an ancient University, one of the oldest in Europe, rich history, and beautiful buildings. And I was lucky enough to see all this!

To give you the same fantastic experience I had in the city, I decided to share all of Coimbra’s TOP attractions and activities in this post. Therefore, I also included some practical information on accommodations and directions to help make sure your trip is super easy!

Top Tourist Attractions in Coimbra, Portugal?

So if you are on foot, you can easily access these sites with one of Bolt’s e-bikes. It isn’t mandatory to ride these it will just help you get around town to see more of Coimbra. There are also Uber drivers that can get you around town. So there are options, including the buses.

Is Coimbra Worth Visiting?

You might be wondering if Coimbra is worth visiting. However, if you are ready, let’s go explore this charming city together. The city has centuries of history on display.

What to see in Coimbra?

One thing you can enjoy is Fado in these unique settings. If you are unfamiliar with Fado, it is traditional Portuguese music. Here are some other top tourist destinations in Coimbra.

1 Take a Free Walking Tour of Coimbra

You should first join a walking tour to get a general feeling of the city. Walk through the city center and its narrow streets to find the authentic charm of Coimbra. A free walking tour will help you get your bearings of the top tourist attractions in Coimbra.

I suggest you join free walking tours in whichever city you visit. Typically, you can get a lay of the Here. You can discover Coimbra through the eyes of a guide with many exciting and fun facts.

Going on a walking tour will take you to some of the city’s most important attractions, like the Santa Cruz church, Coimbra University, and more. These walking tours will take you to hidden gems like the Miradouro do Penedo da Saudade, offering a great view.

2 Visit Coimbra University

If you visit Coimbra, one of the top locations is Coimbra University. It is not only one of the top tourist attractions in Coimbra, but a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also one of the oldest universities in Europe, and the oldest in Portugal. Therefore, this is THE tourist attraction in the city!

Coimbra University is on a hill in the middle of the city, overlooking the Modego River in Paço das Escolas’s courtyard. It was originally a medieval palace. It is prevalent because it hosts a stunning baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina. 

While you must buy tickets to visit some portions of the University, you can explore the campus. If you prefer to get an explanation of what you see from a live guide, you can also visit the Coimbra University and library on a guided tour for €45.

Explore the Famous Biblioteca Joanina

The Joanina Library is part of the university complex. Still, you must pay for a timed ticket to visit this part of the University. You will be ushered around during your visit when you arrive at the entrance. Therefore, I recommend you make the most of the experience!

There are different types of tickets to access the university complex’s most famous buildings. The most popular ticket permits visiting the Joanine Library, the Palace of Schools. The experience includes the Cabinet of Curiosity, St. Michael’s Chapel, the Royal Palace, and the Chemistry Lab.

I’ll talk in more detail about the other attractions of the university in the next section. 

PRO TIP 1: You have to buy tickets at the entrance to the University, not directly at the library. Which is 5 minute walk from the large door. Many people don’t realize this and must walk back to get them!

Alternatively, you can also buy tickets online for specific time slots. The payment is only with PayPal (not credit cards). They are also very strict with time, so ensure you arrive on time!

PRO TIP 2: Tickets are valid for two days, so if you don’t have time to visit everything during your visit, you can come back and see the remaining buildings the next day. 

The library is a MUST and is undoubtedly the main attraction. It’s divided into three floors: for every floor, they will give you about 10 minutes to visit and then make you pass onto the upper one.

Floors

1. Ground floor: This is an ex-prison with two cells (very tiny and sad) with preservation from the 18th century.
2. 2nd floor: This was where the prison guards lived and stored books. The books were chained to the shelves so no one could steal them!
3. 3rd floor: The last floor is the ornate library, the Biblioteca Joanina, which is stunning! You will see exotic wood, elegant decorations, and bookcases hosting about 56,000 books and manuscripts collected and preserved from the 15th to the 18th centuries. The library’s walls are over 2m thick to maintain the books well. NOTE: You cannot take pics on that floor (the guard will check on you the whole time!).

FUN FACT: Bats live inside the library that protects the preservation of the books by eating insects. Don’t worry. You won’t see them. They are nocturnal animals!

Library entrance: €12.5 

If you have time to visit more buildings, these are the main ones to see. Access to all these attractions is in a combined ticket. Check them out on this website.

See Some Other Incredible University Buildings

While the library and other tours get much of the attention, explore some of the other buildings. The university is one of the tourist attractions in Coimbra. Walk inside these buildings and see the textures. Some original tiles, wall paintings, and such are on full display.

PRO TIP: Look at the flyers. Often, free seminars are going on in the auditoriums of these buildings. If one of these flyers piques your interest, please partake in these lectures.

• St. Michael’s Chapel – This lovely small chapel hosts an organ with 2000 pipes. You can visit it with a regular ticket every day except on Sundays. 
• Sao Miguel Chapel – Dating back to the early 16th century, the Chapel of Sao Miguel has incredible interiors, colorful 17th-century azulejos on the walls and ceiling, and beautiful religious paintings. It’s worth it to check them out!
• Royal Palace – Built in the 10th century, in this important building, you’ll gaze at many different architectural styles, from Gothic to Renaissance, Mannerism, Baroque, and more.
• Ceremonial hall – This hall is one of the university rooms students use to do their exams or defend their Ph.D. thesis. In the past, it was way more formal than now. Students had to defend their Ph.D. in front of many professors sitting right above them, in a way that their face was lower than their feet! The remarkable thing about this room is that the wall paintings have important rectors of the University.
• Cabinet of Curiosity – In this recently opened space, you’ll find many objects from various lifestyles over seven centuries. They have been collected from the University of Coimbra to present “the entire world” in a single place. 

Discover the Secrets of Coimbra Botanical Garden

The students manage the botanical gardens, which is 10 minutes from the University and a unique free spot to hide from the sun. Also, it is a well-curated place to relax when you have experienced the tourist attractions in Coimbra University! It also provides an excellent way to walk back to the city center from the University.

Explore the Roman Ruins at the Machado de Castro National Museum

n the beginning of the 20th century, the government here made a controversial decision to tear down a part of the University (a cathedral) because it was blocking a street they wanted to implement. Since the cathedral was so beautiful, they moved a part of the church to this museum (the other part is still standing on the new street in Largo Feira dos Estudantes).

The Machado de Castro National Museum, named after the sculptor Joaquim Machado de Castro, is the largest Roman building preserved in Portugal. The construction occurred in different phases from medieval times onwards!

Here you’ll have a complete cultural experience, exploring Roman ruins, religious art, sculptures, and paintings. However, the most remarkable thing is the dark tunnels of a 2000-year-old Roman cryptoporticus lying right beneath the modern museum!

The museum is enormous; even with some rooms closed, it took us about 2 hours to visit everything. There is an audio guide available for €1.50, it wasn’t awe-inspiring, but for such a small price, it is worth getting if you want some info about the pieces you are seeing. 

The Machado de Castro National Museum is closed on Mondays, and the last entrance is at 5:30 pm daily (closing at 6 pm). But once you’ve finished exploring, there is a Cafe with a nice view as well, offering a daily lunch special which is perfect to rest after an intense visit!

PRICE: €6

Visit the New Cathedral, Sé Nova

Contrary to what its name suggests, the Sé Nova (New Cathedral) is not new, even though it’s 400 years younger than Coimbra’s Old Cathedral, from which it took some ornaments!

The new cathedral is beautiful and just near the University of Coimbra! Outside you’ll gaze at the lovely Baroque facade, the statues of four Jesuit saints on the top, and two bell towers. The main highlights are its high and imponent altar and a small museum. Make sure you get it!

PRICE: €1 (as a donation)

3 Coimbra’s Old Cathedral (Sé Velha)

If you’re a fan of architecture, you will love this majestic and ancient cathedral, dating back to the real beginning of Portugal as a country, when Afonso Henriques (the 1st Portuguese king) made Coimbra the capital city! 

The Sé Velha (Old Cathedral) boasts a mix of different architectural styles: the facade is an example of classic architecture in its lower half, while the upper half is in the Baroque style, and the interiors blend Baroque and Neoclassical styles. Therefore, this is also a perfect place to hide from the sun and rest, featuring a lovely cloister! 

PRICE: €2.5 

Marvel at Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture at Sé Velha

4 Santa Cruz Church and Monastery (Igreja e Mosteiro)

Here’s another building dating back to the era of King Afonso Henriques that hosts its relics: the Santa Cruz Church. It’s one of the top tourist attractions in Coimbra with its towering facade. The church’s facade is solid and elegant simultaneously, featuring fine sculptures and carvings, which are beautiful!

Here, you can visit the many tombs (the most important and beautiful ones and the tombs of the first 2 Portuguese kings, Afonso Henriques and Sancho. I stroll around and gaze at the Renaissance central fountain in the middle of them.

PRICE:  €3 to explore the massive monastery; otherwise for free to enter the chapel

Santa Cruz Church and Café

If you need to take a break from all the Romanesque architecture, sit down and enjoy a cafe, wine, or beer next door to the cafe. Therefore, if you want people-watching, this is a fantastic spot to protect tourists and university students passing by.

5 Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

History buffs will love visiting the gothic ruins of the Santa Clara a Velha monastery, which is well preserved and right next to the Mondego River.

The Santa Clara, A Velha Monastery, was destroyed over time by frequent floods that forced the nuns to leave it. Now it’s partially submerged and sunken in the ground, with crumbling cloisters and a dilapidated bell tower. Therefore, in the 17th century, the nuns relocated to the new Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova, built to replace the old one (which lies right by the ruins!).

Nowadays, in ruins, they host music concerts, events, and even a short film telling you all about the history of the Gothic Monastery of Santa Clara.

PRICE: €4

6 Walk the glass-sided Pedro and Inês Bridge

Popular free tourist attractions in Coimbra include the Pedro and Inês bridge. A little further east from the main tourist area, you will find Parque Verde. Walk a little further, and you will see a giant green bear in front of the Pedro and Inês Bridge.

The Pedro e Inês bridge is a footbridge that opened in 2007 in the university town of Coimbra. Cecil Balmond designs it. Spanning the Rio Modego, the 600 ft structure marks the city’s first footbridge and has become locally known as the “bridge that doesn’t meet.” The bridge is called Pedro E Ines, and it is about one of Portugal’s greatest love stories.” Pedro, the Crown Prince of Portugal in the fourteenth century, was wed to Queen Constance of Castile. He fell in love with the Queen¹s lady-in-waiting, Ines de Castro. The lovers had a forbidden relationship that bore four illegitimate children. King Afonso IV wanted to stop the affair and sent three assassins in 1355 to murder Ines. Like the bridge’s two halves that never meet, these star-crossed lovers were fated never to be together.

The form pushes the limits of structural dynamics. Partly inspired by skipping stones, the design is created from two cantilevered walkways, joining in the middle to form a viewing platform. Each walkway supports the other two halves, which gives the visual effect of a bridge that does not meet. The bridge “appears at first glimpse to be impossible. The railing is made from a clear, fractal pattern crafted in colored blue, pink, green, and yellow glass.

7 Visit the Quinta das Lágrimas Gardens

One of the top tourist attractions in Coimbra is the Jardin das Lágrimas or das Lágrimas Gardens. Before you go to this park, you must know the tragic love story of Pedro and Inês. Pedro was a prince (the son and heir of King Afonso IV) and was forced to marry Princess Constanza of Navarre. When Constanza died, he went to live with Inês de Castro (a Spanish noblewoman) in Coimbra, but the king disapproved and wanted to end the affair. Believing that Inês’ family was a potential threat to the Portuguese throne, the king had her murdered in this park, now known as Quinta das Lágrimas, in 1355.

Learn a tragic love story at Quinta das Lágrimas Gardens.

The park surrounds a 19th-century palace that’s now Coimbra’s most luxurious hotel, with the city’s best restaurant. It’s about a 10-minute walk from the popular Portugal dos Pequenitos park, and its 18 hectares (44 acres) are covered with exotic plants and trees from around the world (mainly from Japan), primarily planted in the 1800s.

Before that, this was where Queen Saint Isabel ordered that springs be connected to the Monastery of Santa Clara in the 14th century to provide water to its residents. After the story of Pedro and Inês, one of the springs became known as “Fonte das Lágrimas” (“Fountain of Tears”), and it was said that its waters were the tears of Inês. Romantic neo-Gothic ruins of a door and window now stand on the site of that spring and are a pilgrimage site for young lovers.

8 Popular Fair in Praça da Canção (just in summer)

Popular tourist attractions in Coimbra include a traveling amusement park. Between the 1st and 17th of July, every year in Coimbra, they organize a traditional fair with an amusement park and lots of entertainment. Therefore, this is the perfect way to spend an evening with the family and have fun!

Here you will enjoy many attractions, from the Ferris wheel to carousels, bumper cars, circus and fire shows, famous marches, etc., and stands with Coimbra handicrafts, several taverns selling traditional food, and stages. It’s huge!

The fair starts at 8 pm and closes at midnight on weekdays or at 2 am on weekends, and entry is free.

9 Eat in Coimbra’s Delicious Restaurants

After you visit the top tourist attractions in Coimbra, you will need to get something to eat. A visit to a place is only complete if you eat the local food. Do you agree with me? Then check out some of the best places to eat in Coimbra (or at least the ones that I loved the most!):

• Praca do Comercio: This central square in Coimbra is the best place to eat like a local, offering typical restaurants, cafes, and bars, and you’ll also find many street vendors selling crafts, shoes, clothes, and textiles.
• Café Santa Cruz offers Portuguese pastries and free Fado in this cafe. Try the pastel de nata!
• Luna – If you want a delicious Portuguese meal without spending too much, this cheap restaurant is where all the local people and students go. Here, you’ll have the best bacalhau com nata, and make sure you try it!
• Murphy’s Irish pub – This 4-floors bar is one of the best places to go out in Coimbra, offering happy hours, live music every night, and great Irish and Portuguese food!

And if you want to experience the Portuguese (young) nightlife, in Praça da República, they throw parties and events daily for students!

10 Discover Coimbra’s Brand of Fado Music

As you might know, the Fado Music genre started in Alfama, an old area in Lisbon (check out our post with the places to attend Fado in Lisbon). Still, since many young people were moving to Coimbra for University, they brought the music and adapted it to a unique style. 

The Coimbra Fado is very particular: it is traditionally performed exclusively by men dressed in black since there were no women at the Coimbra University until the 19th century! Also, to appreciate the Coimbra fado, you don’t have to clap (as in Lisbon), but instead, show your appreciation by staying silent and crying. Don’t you believe me? Check out this video to see it yourself!

If you want to listen to some Coimbra Fado, the most accessible tourist place to see is Café Santa Cruz. This cafe offers Portuguese pastries and free Fado every evening at 6 pm, lasting about 45 minutes.

Alternatively, you can learn more about this interesting musical genre. In that case, this tour not only allows you to enjoy some beautiful live music but afterward you will be treated to a Port wine tasting with the musicians so you will have a chance to talk to them about their personal experiences with the music! 

Fado ao Centro

If you want to learn about Fado, go to Fado ao Centro. From its genesis, Fado to the Center has been a dedication to the city of Coimbra. Those who visit Fado ao Centro know they defend and preserve this Musical Heritage of Coimbra every day of the year.

Casa Fado ao Centro is a Cultural Center – Casa de Fados. Located in the city’s historic center, it opens its doors every day of the year without exception to receive all those who want to come to know, remember, and appreciate the genuine experience and academic traditions around the Fado de Coimbra.

Every day, at 6:00 pm, they perform a live show, a unique cultural experience, and an opportunity to witness the magic of Fado de Coimbra, performed by some of the most renowned musicians in the city. Reserve your place here.

Price: 

Adults 14 Euros

Young people from 7 to 17 years old – 7€

Children up to 6 years old – Free

The presence of young children is allowed as long as absolute silence is maintained.

Diligencia

Since 1972, Deligencia has been hosting Fado singing inside its bar. In 2022, Delegencia was considered a cultural and historical patrimony by Coimbra City Hall. It was closed by the political police during the dictatorship because it was a place of free thinking and cultural gathering.

If you want a more authentic experience, you should stop at Deligencia. Enjoy a late dinner and Fado. Music typically begins at 11 pm and goes on until around 1 am.

11 Portugal dos Pequenitos

This theme park is entertaining and educational simultaneously, hosting all the most famous landmarks, monuments, traditional villages, and buildings of Portugal in miniature models. That’s why the name means “the little ones of Portugal.”

The Portugal dos Pequenitos Park has eight zones featuring kid-sized landmarks in Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia (Portugal’s former colonies). Therefore, you can explore them all on a small train.

Also, on the park’s grounds, three museums specialize in furniture, naval artifacts, and traditional costumes, so all the family members will learn and have fun here!

PRICE: €14

12 Explore Penedo da Saudade’s Views and Poetry

Coimbra is the oldest and best University in Portugal. Most Portuguese want to study there, and those who do have great memories of the city and the University.

And these memories don’t stay only in thought. However, many ex-students pay tribute to Coimbra in Penedo da Saudade after graduating.

Saudade is a Portuguese word with no exact translation in any other language. It means missing something but still feeling it inside. Like a memory, you want to live again but are glad it happened the way it did. 

That’s how ex-students feel about Coimbra.

They inscribe poems and love letters in stones and put them there, representing their graduation year and course. There are stones over 300 years old and some recent ones less than two years old. It is a tradition that is passed from to each generation every year.

13 Experience one of Coimbra’s Unique Festivals

If you’re in town on the 2nd Sunday of May, you’ll attend a special event in Coimbra. Granted, you will have no choice as it takes over the city! On this day, the senior student body celebrates the end of academic life by sponsoring the town to get drunk! 

Yes, you heard it right! Today, students walk to Sé Velha to sing a melancholy fado serenade. Then, they fill the streets with colorful parades from their faculty (yellow for medicine, red for law, etc.) and start offering/throwing alcohol from the car. Everyone ends up drunk!

For the graduation celebration, students go to the church singing/listening to sad fado music. They probably will leave the city to work elsewhere and won’t see the other students and professors anymore! Get ready to cry! 

Another event you should attend if you’re in Portugal at the beginning of July is the Holy Queen Elizabeth festival. Queen Isabel is the patron saint and symbol of the city, and celebrating her saint day has been happening in Coimbra for about four centuries!

During this festivity, every street and corner of Coimbra gets full and lively with lights, colors, events, processions, and general celebrations. The most emblematic one is the Penance Procession. They will carry an image of Elizabeth from the Church of the Holy Queen to the Church of Santa Cruz!

Day trip from Coimbra to the UNESCO World Heritage Monasteries: Alcobaça, Batalha, Tomar

After you finish touring the top tourist attractions in Coimbra, you should consider some of these other nearby towns. Alcobaça, Batalha, and Tomar are exciting places to explore the rich history in Portugal.

Monastery of Alcobaça

The church and monastery of Alcobaca are located in Alcobaca, a town north of Lisbon, and were Portugal’s first wholly Gothic buildings. The monastery was founded in the 12th century by the first Portuguese king, King Alfonso I. It was listed a UNESCO due to its artistic and historical importance. It is a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art.

Monastery of Batalha

The Monastery of the Battle, Batalha, was built to thank the Virgin Mary for the Portuguese victory over the Castilians at the Battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. It is one of the best examples of Late Gothic architecture in Portugal. Along with the Monastery of Alcobaca and the Convent of Christ, the Monastery of Batalha makes up the route through the World Heritage Portuguese Monasteries, which defines an important monastic triangle in the center of Portugal.

Convent of Christ in Tomar

A former Roman Catholic convent in Tomar, the Convent of Christ in Tomar symbolized Portugal’s opening up to other civilizations. The Convent sits on a hill overlooking Tomar. It is famous for its dome. The round church was built in the 12th century and modeled on Jerusalem’s Dome of the Rock.

Frequently Asked Questions About Coimbra

What are the best things to do in Coimbra, Portugal, with kids?

There are numerous things to do with kids throughout the year. Therefore, if there is a festival, Portuguese parents bring their kids. Coimbra has a very inclusive culture, starting with close family ties. If there is music in the streets, the musicians will often interact with the children. Portugal dos Pequenitos is a great place to spend a day with your kids as they explore.

Where to Stay in Coimbra, Portugal

The best place to stay in the city is the Old Town, where you’ll be within walking distance of the famous landmarks. You’ll also see the remains of the ancient walls that once surrounded Coimbra (Coimbra was a walled city). 

So let’s see some options for any price range:

Luxury (€150 and up)

• Quinta das Lagrimas – This historical palace hotel offers luxury spa rooms with incredible views and access to free parking. The Quinta das Lagrimas gardens were the set of a tragic love story between king Pedro and his mistress Inês de Castro, who was murdered on Pedro’s father’s orders! 

PRO TIP: Even if you don’t stay here, you can also visit the property for breakfast, served in the beautiful Quinta das Lágrimas gardens for €20.

Mid Range (€70 – €140)

• Solar Antigo Luxury Coimbra – This lovely hotel is a few steps from the University of Coimbra in the old city. It offers spacious family rooms, free WiFi throughout the property, and a delicious breakfast!

Budget (up to €60)

• Njoy Coimbra – This is one of the best budget hotels in town. They feature apartments with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and a shared kitchen where you can cook your meals!

How do you get from Porto to Coimbra?

If you want to visit the top tourist attractions in Coimbra then you will need to figure out the best way to get to Coimbra. Most likely you will either arrive in either Porto or Lisbon. The closest city to Coimbra is Porto, located around a 1-hour drive away. In Coimbra, there’s no airport. Therefore, you must use the train, rental car, or public transport or join a guided tour.

Let’s check them all out:

• Train – The cheapest way to get to Coimbra is by fast train. Which will cost you from €15 – €25 and take around 2.5h. I suggest you buy your tickets on the official site and have them on your phone. There’s no need to print them. Ensure you get off at Coimbra-B station, which is for fast trains. At the same time, Coimbra train station is for regional trains and takes you into the city center.
• Car – From Porto to Coimbra, it will take you about one hour via the A1 highway if you rent a car.
• Tour from Porto: If you prefer to visit on a day trip, you can easily take private time from Lisbon to explore Coimbra and other UNESCO world heritage sites. Espirito de Liberdade is excellent service. They will even pick you up and drop you off in an air-conditioned van at your hotel. 

What is the best way to travel from Lisbon to Coimbra?

The second closest city to Coimbra is Lisbon, around a 2hrs drive away.

Let’s check them all out:

• Train – The cheapest way to get to Coimbra is by fast train. Which will cost you from €15 – €25 and take around 2.5h. I suggest you buy your tickets on the official site and have them on your phone. There’s no need to print them. Ensure you get off at Coimbra-B station, which is for fast trains. At the same time, Coimbra train station is for regional trains and takes you into the city center.
• Car – From Lisbon to Coimbra, it will take you about 2 hours via A1 highway if you rent a car.
• Tour from Lisbon: If you prefer to visit on a day trip, you can easily take a private day tour from Lisbon to explore Coimbra and other UNESCO world heritage sites. Espirito de Liberdade is excellent service. They will even pick you up and drop you off in an air-conditioned van at your hotel. 

Atypical Last Thoughts – Tourist Attractions in Coimbra

If you are coming to Coimbra for a scouting trip, you might want to experience the Portuguese culture. Touring around the top tourist attractions in Coimbra is a great way to learn about the city. While Coimbra is safe, you should consider some safety tips if you fly into Porto or Lisbon. These cities are secure, but pickpocketing is the primary concern you must be aware of.

Suppose you want to see a world heritage site come to Coimbra. Coimbra University is not only for academic life. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site within walking distance of the train station. When you first arrive, you will observe the Mondego River and need to climb up the walled city to reach the old University. However, do not worry; the royal palace and other sites are popular tourist attractions.

The botanical gardens are a popular tourist attraction. While you are at the old University, make sure you check out the Roman ruins at Machado de Castro National Museum.

Remember to cross the river into Santa Clara when you visit. Here, you can see the Santa Clara a Velha and Santa Clara a Nova monasteries. Therefore, if you have kids and want to visit Portugal dos Pequenitos afterward, you can get something to eat at Cafe Concerto inside Sao Francisco.

Central Portugal is a fantastic place to visit when you come to make your scouting trip. Make sure to visit the coast of Figueira da Foz. It is a quick trip on the train to get to the famous beach area.

If you are in town, contact me for Coimbra Tours.

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