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The university town of Coimbra exudes modern flair while embracing its roots as the medieval capital of Portugal.Explore Coimbra's surroundings by going to Obidos (Olaria S. Pedro, Obidos Village, & more), Fatima (Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima & Museu de Cera) and Batalha (Capelas Imperfeitas & Batalha Monastery). There's lots more to do: enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at University of Coimbra, kick back and relax at Praia da Nazare, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and contemplate the long history of Portugal dos Pequenitos.
To see maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Coimbra trip planner.
If you are flying in from South Africa, the closest major airports are Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport. In December, daytime highs in Coimbra are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Coimbra
Side Trips
Nazare, Obidos, Batalha, Fatima, Convent of Christ
Highlights from your plan

Obidos Village
12:00pm, Tue Dec 17

Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima
12:00pm, Wed Dec 18

University of Coimbra
1:30pm, Fri Dec 20
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