One of the most beautiful cities in Portugal
Coimbra, one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal, is one step away from the Quinta’s gates, offering stunning convents and churches, one of the oldest universities in the world (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and over one thousand years of History and legends. Coimbra is a city of poets, of scholars and students, and of Fado, that nostalgic tune that is the mirror image of Portugal. Halfway between Lisbon and Porto, Coimbra is an indispensable stop for all those who travel in search of the real Portugal.
Coimbra’s surrounding region is so rich in monuments and cultural traditions that it deserves a thorough visit. Around the city you’ll find Roman ruins, white sand beaches, semi-virgin mountains, nature reserves, castles, and convents. Around Coimbra visit the Roman ruins of Conímbriga, the Castle of Montemor, the mountains of Lousã and Bussaco, and Figueira da Foz.