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Having a meal is not really a problem in Coimbra, since the city has a lot of restaurants. Three reasonably big shopping centers serve the standard fast food meals you can find everywhere. These three shopping centers are named 'Coimbra Shopping', 'Dolce Vita' and 'Forum Coimbra'. They are located in key places in the city, but not necessarily close to the tourist attractions of the city. If you want to have a meal in medium to good restaurants, you have a lot of choices too:
Mid RangeItalia, 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 lot of outside tables, if the weather permits, and the food is prepared by Italian cooks. It's not very expensive either.
Zé Manel dos Ossos is one of the most famous restaurants in Coimbra, and for a good reason. A unique atmosphere inside the restaurant is responsible for this fame, but the food is good too. The walls of the restaurant are filled with small pieces of paper, with writings from clients. Be aware that it is quite a small space, so there's a big probability that you won't find a table.
Salao Brazil in the "baixinha" (downtown) center. A unique room, with huge windows and very spacious, invites for a relaxed meal. The food is great with some unique dishes from around the country - like "Vitela Barrosa" and "Secretos de Porco preto". Vegetarian meals.
During the weekends there is jazz, folk and fado concerts - most of them for free. It's great to finish your meal - you have plenty of time, Portuguese are always late - and get a concert right there. Sometimes they get very crowded.
Real das Canas is truly one of the best restaurants of Coimbra. It's located in the Santa Clara side of the river, and it's not within walking distance from the center. However, it has a large window that overlooks the city, and you can hear 'fado' music in the background. Really nice room, and a very touristic place too. If you don't have a car, consider taking a taxi to go there.
Taberna. If you want to try 'chanfana', one of the most famous dishes of the region, you should definitely go to this restaurant, close to the football stadium. This restaurant is specialized in a limited amount of dishes, but the quality of the food is just amazing. Go there at night, and try the 'chanfana', even though you may not have a clue about what this is. This is the place for those who really appreciate good food. Don't go too late at night, because it can be a little crowded. The restaurant is very good, and it's located in the most densely populated area of the city.
Tosacana is another very popular Italian restaurant, close to the new bridge. The decoration is great, with a lot of pictures from Florence, Venice, Rome. The quality of the food is quite high....
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Hotels in Coimbra
 | Curia Clube  |
Score 6.625 from 64 reviews | | Rua das Tílias |  |
| Located 22km from Coimbra, 28km from Aveiro and 13km from the highway exit at Mealhada. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Dona Inês Coimbra |
Score 7.625 from 44 reviews | | Abel Dias Urbano, 12 | |
| Príncipe Real bar has a refined decoration and is a large and comfortable space.
Colo da Garça is a hospitable space with modern appeal and a capacity for 100 people. In this restaurant you can try Portuguese regional food and international food. ... more | | |
 | Hotel Astória |
Score 6.9 from 157 reviews | | Av. Émidio Navarro nº 21 | |
| The "heart" of Coimbra, Portugal,s famed university city
On the banks of River Mondego, in the noble center of this historical city, adjacent to the elegant shoping area, historic monumentsand remarkable university, with its unique baroque library, the classic hotel Astória has been one of Coimbra´s mains architectural sybols since 1926. The Astória is tastefully furnished with antique pieces, in the classical style, providing beautifully appointed rooms with serene city or river views.
The hotel is known for its comfort, traditional refined european service but also for the renowned gourmet Restaurant "´L´Amphityon", the best reataurant in the city where traditional Portuguese cuisine is served in the original architectural frame of the early 20th century; it is one of Portugal´s best gourmet dining rooms. Exclusivity of worldfamous Bussaco wines. ... more | | |
 | Tivoli Coimbra  |
Score 7.675 from 128 reviews | | Rua João Machado Nº4 | |
| Opened in 1991, it is a welcoming four-star hotel, which offers its guests the comfort and quality so characteristic of Tivoli Hotels.
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 | Hotel Penacova |
Score 7.6 from 61 reviews | | Av. Dr. Bissaya Barreto, nº 3 | |
| Hotel Penacova is a renovated historic building. The hotel offers rooms, a restaurant, bar and an outdoor swimming-pool, all with a panoramic view over the Mondego river and the surrounding moutains. ... more | | |
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| Terceira Island Shared Arrival Transfer |
10 minutes - 1.5 hours |
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Travel from Lajes Airport to your Terceira Island hotel (Angra do Herosismo and Praia da Vitoria). Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Terceira Island hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.
It's that easy!
Don't forget to book your Terceira Island Departure Transfer, simply type the product code 2874TERBHTLAPT into the Keyword Box.
At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:
- Airline
- Flight Number
- Departing City / Arrival City
- Arrival Time
- Hotel Name
- Hotel Address
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At Encumeada summit (1,007 meters) both sides of the island (north and south) can be seen at the same time (weather permitting). Enjoy a stop for lunch, before continuing to Porto Moniz where you can discover one of the most beautiful points of the north coast - a road built on the rocks by the sea where you can admire the astonishing waterfalls. Porto Moniz on the northwest coast, is a village well known for its volcanic swimming pools, and Paul da Serra is the only plateau on the island at 1,400 meters high. On the way back to Funchal, you will visit Ponta do Sol.
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| A Passion For Wine - Private Wine Tour to Azeitao |
10 hours |
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On this private chauffeur-guided day tour you will be able to sample a small taste of what this region has to offer.
This relaxed tour is for those who want to know how Portuguese wines are made, or those who simply enjoy indulging in a sip or two. You will visit two wineries and a historic monument, Bacalhoa Palace.
At the first winery visited, you can see the grand daughter of the unique three who survived the atomic bomb in Japan. You will visit inside the winery and admire several tiles as well.
The second winery is one of the oldest in Portugal. Here you can taste wines made with an old technique. If you wish you can also taste the famous Azeitao cheese with the wine, one of the most famous cheeses in Alentejo.
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