location.beaches.districts_subtitle
UNESCO university area on hilltop. Biblioteca Joanina, historic colleges, Fado de Coimbra.
Lower town with shops, cafes along Rua Ferreira Borges. Praça do Comércio.
faq.subtitle Coimbra
Absolutely! One of Portugal's oldest universities (UNESCO), beautiful libraries, less touristy than Porto/Lisbon. Worth 1-2 days.
Direct trains 1.5-2h from both cities. Coimbra-B station 3km from center, free shuttle to Coimbra-A. Car also easy, A1 highway.
Useful tips for visiting Coimbra
Book Biblioteca Joanina tickets online - timed entry, limited capacity. Bats live there to protect books!
Hear Fado de Coimbra - different from Lisbon fado. Often sung by students in cafes at night.
Average temperature by month
location.transport.subtitle
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 1.6 € ~1.9 $ | SMTUC | Городские автобусы. Билет 60 минут |
location.transport.taxi | 4 € ~4.7 $ | Uber, Bolt, Taxi | Посадка €3.25, за км €0.47 |
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Hotels and rental prices
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
location.payment.subtitle
Cards accepted widely. MB Way very popular.
Portugal uses Euro. Banks: Millennium BCP, Caixa Geral de Depositos, Santander Totta, Novo Banco. Multibanco ATMs widespread and reliable throughout the city. University area well-served. MB Way mobile payments very popular. Avoid any exchange bureaus - use ATMs instead.
Tipping not expected but appreciated. Round up or leave small change.
Tourist area with low crime rate
Very safe university city. Minimal crime. Safe to walk at night.
location.nomad.subtitle