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Things to see in Coimbra (Portugal): 55 places and when to go

Coimbra is a city in Portugal with around 107,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 55 places in and around it, mainly History (25), Nature (12), Hot springs (8). The best known are University of Coimbra, Monastery of the Holy Cross and Old Cathedral of Coimbra. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Portugal · 40.2004, -8.4167
Population
About 107,000
Places
55 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (25) · Nature (12) · Hot springs (8) · Museums and art (7) · Temples (6) · Wildlife (5)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
OPO Porto, 119 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Serra do Penedo, at 1,048 m.

What to see in Coimbra

The places in and around Coimbra, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 31, by what you come to do:

When to go to Coimbra

The best time to visit Coimbra is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:26
  2. FebPossible10:28
  3. MarBest time11:41
  4. AprBest time13:04
  5. MayBest time14:14
  6. JunBest time14:51
  7. JulBest time14:36
  8. AugBest time13:36
  9. SepBest time12:15
  10. OctBest time10:54
  11. NovPossible9:44
  12. DecPossible9:09

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09. In June, 53 of the 55 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Coimbra

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO, Porto), 119 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)

Other towns nearby

And all of Portugal, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Coimbra?

The best known: University of Coimbra, Monastery of the Holy Cross, Old Cathedral of Coimbra, Conímbriga, New Cathedral of Coimbra. In all, 55 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Coimbra?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 51 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 09.

How do you get to Coimbra?

The nearest main airport is Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), 119 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Coimbra as the destination and these 55 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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