Enclosed in history and for long considered the intellectual and cultural center of Portugal, Coimbra district is a timeless destination that inspired the work of acclaimed poets and writers, a long tradition of Fado and a unique legacy of cheerfully academic rituals.

Described as the city with more history of this region, Coimbra hosts some of the most revered monuments and customs of the district. At the highest point of the city, you will find the prestigious University of Coimbra and its majestic library of the eighteenth century as well as the lovely Botanical Gardens. This prime location yet lie the Sé Nova cathedral, from the sixteenth century, and the famous National Museum Machado de Castro.

The Quebra Costas - a long staircase that leads from the Alta de Coimbra to it´s historic center (downtown) - became for itself a tourist attraction. There you will find lively streets full of typical restaurants and bars, all kinds of shops and many cafes. The Sé Velha (old cathedral), City Hall and the Mosteiro de Santa Cruz are some of the area's major attractions and deserve a visit.