Guidebook for Coimbra
Food Scene
Solar do Bacalhau
10 Rua da Sotagood food, friendly service, central
Good buffet, located in the museum Machado de Castro, convenient when visiting the museum.
6 locals recommend
Loggia
Largo Doutor José RodriguesGood buffet, located in the museum Machado de Castro, convenient when visiting the museum.
Parks & Nature
Plenty of trails for walking, jogging, biking. It's just 15 minutes walk from the downtown.
74 locals recommend
Choupal National Forest
Plenty of trails for walking, jogging, biking. It's just 15 minutes walk from the downtown.
perfect for families: playground close to downtown, watch the rowboats and kayaks on the river, feed the ducks (maybe not.. oh well.. the kids like that)
60 locals recommend
Mondego Green Park
Avenida Lousãperfect for families: playground close to downtown, watch the rowboats and kayaks on the river, feed the ducks (maybe not.. oh well.. the kids like that)
Essentials
Pingo Doce
171 R. João de Ruãoopen from 8:30 am to 21:00 pm
Arts & Culture
Conimbriga
7 R. das RuínasOne of the best roman settlement excavations in Portugal.
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Largo Doutor José RodriguesOne of the best museums in Coimbra
Science Museum of the University of Coimbra
3000 Largo Marquês de PombalEntertainment & Activities
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Largo Rossio de Santa ClaraGood for families with small children
Sightseeing
One of the oldest churches in Portugal. Portugal's first king's tomb lies here. Can't help see it as you walk through the main downtown street, Rua Visconde da Luz
57 locals recommend
Church of Saint James
Praça 8 de MaioOne of the oldest churches in Portugal. Portugal's first king's tomb lies here. Can't help see it as you walk through the main downtown street, Rua Visconde da Luz