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Introduction
118km (73 miles) S of Porto, 198km (123 miles) N of Lisbon Coimbra, known as Portugal's most romantic city, was the inspiration for the song "April in Portugal." On the weather-washed right bank of the muddy Mondego, this city of medieval... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Arriving By Train -- Coimbra has two train stations: Estação Coimbra-A, Largo das Ameias, and Estação Coimbra-B, 5km (3 miles) west of central Coimbra. For information, call (tel. 808/208-208). Coimbra-B station is mainly for trains coming... Continue reading »
Coimbra Travel Experiences
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Bussaco -- palace, zen, botany
If you're looking for something a bit off the beaten path, but something that you'll remember for a lifetime, then I recommend visiting B... Continue reading »
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Sun, sea, sand, sand...and a bit more sand!
We only spent one day in Figueira Da Foz but boy was it worth it. Not much to do except relax and catch a tan. But the views are breathta... Continue reading »
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Back in town!!!
I travelled back to Coimbra and got a shock in the difference in Life. Where last time it was touristy and ghost like now it is a party t... Continue reading »
