The “Barca Serrana” was, in the 19th century and part of the XX century, the most efficient way to transport passengers and goods between Penacova and Coimbra or, if necessary, Figueira da Foz, on the Atlantic coast. A large part of the population of Penacova worked on
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Rebolim river beach is a “small paradise” hidden in Coimbra. Situated on the right bank of the Mondego River, between the University’s “Polo II” campus and the residential area of Portela, it benefits from a secluded privileged location. It is accessible by bicycle, car or public transport.
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It may be partial of us, but we need to agree with those who say that Coimbra is the ideal city in Portugal for families with children. Because despite being a calm medium city, which is also an important factor, Coimbra has a wide range of activities
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5 experiences that promote contact with Nature. A river beach with a blue flag, the fresh and healthy air of the “Mata Nacional do Choupal”, a bus ride through the most beautiful areas of the city, a trip through Baixo Mondego by bicycle and a canoe down
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The ideal place to practice several sporting modalities. The University Stadium of Coimbra (EUC), inaugurated in 1963, is deeply linked to the Academic Association of Coimbra. With more than 50 years of history, the EUC provides physical activity not only to the university community but also to the
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More than 30 years of history. One of the largest and most active tennis clubs in central Portugal, the Tennis Club of Coimbra was created by a group of friends who had in tennis a common passion. With more than 30 years of history, the Tennis Club
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Mandatory visit in Coimbra. Remember nothing seemed appropriate to your size when you where a child? Everything was too big or high… The only reason you always thought that is because you never visited Portugal dos Pequenitos (Portugal of the Little Ones), a special place in Coimbra created to teach the world
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A beautiful landscape. Eleven kilometers west of Coimbra is the “Reserva Natural do Paul de Arzila”, on the left bank of the Mondego River. This is a humid zone with an enormous biological diversity. Humid zones are among the most threatened ecosystems, and therefore, “Paul de Arzila”
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Where there is fresh air, peace and serenity The “Mata Nacional do Choupal”, one of the most beautiful and appreciated natural green spaces in the city, appeared from the need to minimize the damage caused by the floods of the Mondego River. Today, entire families go to
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This month we suggest a visit to the swimming pool Piscinas do Mondego, one of the best places to escape the hot summer days in Coimbra. Visit the pool during August and dip into the refreshing waters while gazing at the University of Coimbra and its iconic
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