River & sea
Foz d'Égua - A Natural Haven in Serra do Açor
Nestled near Piódão village, after an 8 km drive, lies Foz d'Égua, forming a picturesque spot …
Places to visit in Coimbra
A university city with the Serra da Lousa behind it: schist hamlets restored stone by stone, forest trails, and the Mondego valley running out to the sea.
- 6 places to visit
- 4 rural stays
- Rivers, waterfalls and wild swimming 2
- Villages and small towns 2
- Monuments and historic sites 1
- Things to do 1
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- places to visit
- stays, with their nightly or monthly price
Rivers, waterfalls and wild swimming
River beaches, waterfalls, lagoons and swimming holes.
River & sea
Passadiços do Trilho dos Gaios
The Gaios Trail, located in the region of Coimbra, is a pedestrian route renovated in 2023 …
Villages and small towns
Schist and granite villages, walled hill towns and hamlets.
Village
Aldeia de Talasnal
This secluded area in the Serra da Lousã Mountains is centred on a quaint village that …
Village
Serra da Lousã
Serra da Lousã is a mountain range in mainland Portugal, with an altitude of 1205 meters …
Monuments and historic sites
Castles, monasteries, sanctuaries and prehistoric sites.
Monument
Coimbra University
The university was founded, in 1290 by King Dinis, 733 years ago, is among the oldest …
Things to do
Walks, boardwalks, museums, wildlife trips and days out.
Activity
Portugal dos Pequenitos
"Portugal dos Pequenitos", considered the first theme park in the country, is a playful and educational …
Where to stay in Coimbra
Village houses and quintas, with the price set by the host.
