Leisure activities suggest by Hotel das Termas - Curia, Termas, Spa & Golf – What to do in Coimbra, Portugal

Coimbra it’s nowadays famous for the Coimbra Campus, as the city of the students and also by the Coimbra Fado. This marvellous city by the river is located at only 25Km from the Hotel das Termas - Curia, Termas, Spa & Golf, Coimbra patrimonial heritage is diverse, and we would like to suggest: Conimbriga roman ruins, Coimbra University campus, Machado de Castro National Museum, Botanical Garden, and for the children “Portugal dos Pequeninos” – a miniature replica of all major Portuguese monuments that children can explore as a little house playground.

Coimbra University Campus

The highest location at Coimbra city, and an important landmark in the Portuguese history and source of knowledge. Founded in 1290, is the most ancient Portuguese University with an impressive collection of historical documentation and of architectural value.
Enjoying a unique view over the city is a starting point to get to know Coimbra.

Botanical Garden at Coimbra

The ancient Botanical Garden was constructed in 1772, located in the heart of Coimbra city, is integrated in the Museum of Natural History, and was distinguished as property of public interest in 1996.
The area of the garden today with 13 hectares includes pathways, greenhouses, lakes, statues, nurseries and auxiliary facilities, from which we highlight: Lime Grove, Large Greenhouse, Victoria Greenhouse, Tropical Corner, Shade House, Systemic nursery, Bamboo Forest and the wood. Open all year from Monday to Friday, the Coimbra Botanical Garden is able to organize guided tours, check with Hotel das Termas - Curia, Termas, Spa & Golf front desk for additional information and help on this issue.

Coimbra Fado

Fado a typical Portuguese popular song, the Coimbra Fado is much different from the Lisbon Fado, with popular and academic roots, is on the academic students that you will find the best performers. Traditionally a Fado played in the street, which the high moment is the serenade. During the academic celebrations, in May is the best time of the year to get to know the veracity and true Coimbra Fado.