Some places invite you to slow down and discover the hidden charms that lie beyond the best-known destinations. Just a few kilometres from Coimbra, Miranda do Corvo is one of those places, where the landscapes of the Serra da Lousã, historical heritage and traditional cuisine come together.
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Some dishes are not born from abundance, but from necessity. Chanfana is one of them. In the mountains surrounding Coimbra, across the municipalities of Miranda do Corvo, Vila Nova de Poiares, Penela, and Lousã, a territory now known as the Terras da Chanfana, this dish of old
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In the middle of summer, there are moments when all we want is to unplug from the world for a few hours, to feel the wind on our face, the scent of the forest, and that little thrill in our stomach that only adventure can bring. The
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It seems to us a distant reality that where people lived without computers and cell phones, perhaps because of the way these technologies evolved so quickly, in such a short time, and the importance they assume in our personal and professional lives. The Load Zx Spectrum Museum,
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The majority of the Cantanhede council is part of what is known as the Bairrada Region (located between the urban centers of Águeda and Coimbra, along a 40km, north-south route) famous for its wine production and for the delicious “Leitão Assado à Bairrada” (roasted suckling pig). Wine
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“Milvoz”, created in 2019, is an Association for the Protection and Conservation of Nature founded by a group of citizens who want to give voice, represent and preserve the natural heritage of the Coimbra region. In addition to having the objective of enhancing and protecting areas with
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Just one hour drive from Coimbra you’ll fund the Sanctuary of Fátima in “Cova da Iria – Fátima”, a place of Christian pilgrimage and Catholic devotion known as one of the largest international destination for religious tourism. Going back in time, it was there, in 1917, that
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Visiting Coimbra is always a good idea! Not only because this is a welcoming town where you will find tradition, comfort and safety but also because Coimbra is located in a privileged area where you can find everything you might want on a vacation: culture, mountains, beach,
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A space of entertainment – 45 minutes of Coimbra. Casino da Figueira da Foz has for many decades been one of the most emblematic entertainment and animation spaces in the country. This venue is the closest to Coimbra and sits by the ocean, only 45 minutes from
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Another fisherman’s beach you shouldn’t miss If you have the chance, don’t miss “Praia da Tocha”, a secluded Fisherman’s and beach village just 45km out of Coimbra. Here we can highlight the famous “Palheiros da Tocha”, typical wodden fisherman houses on stilts overlooking the ocean. Initially these constructions belonged
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