Coimbra hotels, central Portugal

North of Lisbon and travelling inland you’ll soon reach Coimbra, a wonderful city famous for housing the oldest University in Portugal and one of the oldest in all Europe. Certainly, the fact that Coimbra was the capital city of Portugal in the 12th century has left and great deal of historic landmarks, including and impressive Roman Aqueduct and a Temple.

Today it is an excellent holiday destination for those who are looking for a quiet location near many tourist attractions such as Conimbriga, where you’ll find the spectacular remains of the largest Roman settlement in Portugal or the magical Montemor o Velho, a fortified town dating back from the middle ages.

In Coimbra itself you can’t miss the Romanesque Cathedral, known as the Old Cathedral, the Roman Temple and Aqueduct and of course the imposing University a sight not to be missed.

Coimbra will surprise you with its ‘thousand-year’ culture, excellent landscapes and nature plus a fantastic choice of chic and luxurious hotels to cater for every taste.