Loggia: The Restaurant With The Best Views In Coimbra
Not only does Loggia restaurant in Coimbra lay claim to magnificent views, it also professes to serve the best sponge cake in the universe! Located within the Museu Nacional Machado de Castro in the...
View ArticleDay Trips From Coimbra That’ll Make You Want To Stay Longer In Central Portugal
Coimbra deserves more of your time. Seriously. For many visitors to Portugal, it’s a day trip destination, or worse, a mere half-day stop. That’s a mistake. The city itself can easily keep you...
View ArticleWhere To Stay In Coimbra: Best Hotels And Apartments In Coimbra
Whether you spend one night in this charming riverside city or several, my insider tips should help you decide where to stay in Coimbra. I’ve selected the best Coimbra hotels and apartments that I...
View ArticleEternal Love, Portuguese Style. The Tragic Tale Of Pedro And Inês
Long before Shakespeare created Romeo and Juliet, Portugal had its own real life romantic tragedy within the royal family in the shape of Pedro and Inês. Their love story has become legend and...
View Article10-Day Self Drive Portugal Itinerary: Discover Central Portugal
This bookable 10-day self-drive Portugal road trip itinerary saves you having to do the time-consuming research required to plan and book your own trip to explore the best of Central Portugal,...
View Article4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites You Should Visit In Central Portugal
Did you realise that there are no less than four UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Central Portugal, all less than an hour’s drive from each other? These remarkable buildings contain tales of Portuguese...
View Article25 Things To Do In Coimbra: Why You Definitely Need More Than 1 Day
In all my years of blogging about Portugal, I’ve neglected to tell you about the many things to do in Coimbra. This pretty riverside city, presided over by a UNESCO Word Heritage university, has a...
View ArticleWhere To Eat And Drink In Coimbra: Best Restaurants & Cafés
The charming city of Coimbra in Central Portugal has plenty to keep you occupied for at least a day or two so you’re going to need some refreshment while you’re there. To help you find a suitable place...
View Article5 Reasons To Visit Coimbra’s Museu Nacional Machado de Castro
Some of you may recall that Coimbra’s national museum has recently opened its doors to the public after years of renovation. As promised, I called in to see what it was like and was very impressed....
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