Coimbra is one of Portugal's major cities, home to around 140,796 people.
Best time
May–June & September–October for mild weather and thinner crowds
Weather
Temperate, with warm summers and cool winters
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
New Cathedral of Coimbra de Coimbra
Monastery of the Holy Cross
Old Monastery of Saint Clare
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
New Cathedral of Coimbra de Coimbra
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
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Local favourites
Molho de Brocolos
Organic vegan food. Location isn't great tucked away at the back of the 2nd floor of a slightly run-down shopping centre, but the food and t
Fangas Mercearia Bar
Small but tasty dishes, rich in flavour mainly because they use local products, good vegetarian even vegan choice, nice selection of Portugu
Itália
The Italian restaurant in the city park and over the river, very close to the Santa Clara bridge (very popular with tourists). You have a lo
Zé Manel dos Ossos
A unique atmosphere inside the restaurant is responsible for this fame, but the food is good too. The walls of the restaurant are filled wit
Restaurante Vitória
Restaurante Vitória is in the city centre and has traditional dishes suchs as "cozido à portuguesa", "bacalhau assado na brasa", "chafana".
Salão Brasil
In the "baixinha" (downtown) centre. A unique room, with huge windows and very spacious, invites for a relaxed meal. The food is great with
Tourist favourites & top-rated
Hotel Domus
Hotel Ibis Coimbra
It's a modern looking hotel with amazing features.
Oslo Hotel Coimbra
HI-Coimbra Pousada de Juventude
Youth hostel.
Residencial Gouveia