Parks & Nature
Praia Fluvial das Sete Fontes
33 Rua Sete FontesNatural swimming pool
Isihlalo saseNtshonalanga saseBuçaco
56 R. Porta do BuçacoBeautiful forest
I-Piscina Natural e-Anca
12 R. Dr. Jaime CortesãoNatural swimming pool
Lake Swimming Area "Olhos da Fervença"
Natural swimming pool
Praia da Tocha
3 Avenida Doutor Silva PereiraNearest beach
Parque Florestal da Serra da Boa Viagem
Small mountain with nice views; many fossils
Montes De Santa Olaia E Ferrestelo
Paul da Arzila
Bird watching
Passadiços da Lagoa da Vela
Small lake
Souto do Rio
natural swimming pool
Praia Fluvial Castanheira do Vouga
1 CM1643natural swimming pool
Parque Botanico Vale Domingos
332 Rua PrincipalFamous for the blooming magnolias (in spring)
Hotel Termas da Curia
Famous Spa with healing waters
Fonte termal Vale da Mó
Beach Palheirão
Isolated beach; famous for nudism; quite bad access
Isihlalo saseChoupal National
Izityalo ze-Quinta das Lágrimas
1 R. José Vilarinho RaposoPraia fluvial de Palheiros e Zorro
river beach
River Beach Haystacks and Zorro
river beach
Praia Fluvial do Rebolim
river beach
I-Pedro ne-Ines Bridge
Ponte Pedro e InêsUmgwaqo Wemithi Yase-Universidade Ya Coimbra
Calçada Martim de FreitasIsityalo Sereia
Praça RepúblicaSightseeing
Lagoa da Vela
Big lake nearby.
Museu da Pedra
4 Largo Cândido dos ReisStone Museum.
Lagar D'Azeite Penna 1893
1 Rua LagarOlive oil museum; only open during the season (end of summer)
Museu LOAD ZX Spectrum
Game console museum
Museu Etnográfico da Praia de Mira
55 Av. da BarrinhaFishermen museum
Aliança Underground Museum
444 R. ComércioArt museum
Nucleo Museologico do Mar
32 R. Gov. Soares NogueiraFishermen museum
Palacio Sotto Maior
75 R. Joaquim Sotto MayorOlive oil museum; Only open during the season (end of summer)
Lagar Dentinho - Laboração e Comercialização de Azeite
Rua do LagarOlive oil museum; Only open during the season (end of summer)
Sítio do Cartaxo - Ecoturismo
Adega Cooperativa De Cantanhede
117 Rua Engenheiro Amaro da CostaLocal Winery; Won many international awards
Salinas Corredor do Sol
Rua da MorraceiraSalines
Salt museum; €1 per person; You can also buy salt directly from producers
Núcleo Museologico do Sal (Eco-museu do Sal)
Largo ArmazénsSalt museum; €1 per person; You can also buy salt directly from producers
Play Museum
235 Largo de Branco de MeloToy Museum
Costa Nova Beach
17 R. da Quinta do CravoFamous colourful houses
Fishermen museum
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I-Museum yase-Maritime ne-Aquarium yase-Cods e-Ílhavo
Fishermen museum
Iziko leMbharki St. Andrew
Jardim OudinotAveiro Train Station
Beautiful trainstation
Vhils Artwork
Famous artwork from local artist
Museu de Arte Nova
9-11 R. Dr. Barbosa de MagalhãesEcomuseu Marinha da Troncalhada
Salt museum
Umbrella Sky Project
79 Rua Luís de CamõesExploratorio - I-Centre Ciencia Viva yaseCoimbra
Science Museum
I-Museum yase-Monastery yeSanta Clara a Velha
57 R. BaixoPortugal dos Pequenitos
Largo Rossio de Santa ClaraPenedo da Saudade
18B Av. Marnoco e SousaMuseu da água | Water museum
65 Av. Emídio NavarroFREE (but quite small); nice to visit while walking in the park
House of Arts
17 Rua Castro MatosoMunicipal Library Cantanhede
1575 Rua Bombeiros VoluntáriosPublic Library
One of the "Aldeias do Xisto"; Traditional mountain villages build with stone.
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Cerdeira
One of the "Aldeias do Xisto"; Traditional mountain villages build with stone.
Ecomuseu da Serra da Lousã
Rua Miguel BombardaI-Castle yeLousa
Momo Museu do Circo
Adulto 6
Senior 3
Criancas (<12) gratis
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Iziko lezwe laseNingizimu Afrika lweMachado de Castro
Largo Doutor José RodriguesAdulto 6
Senior 3
Criancas (<12) gratis
12,5 euros to visit library, chapel and unversity
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Biblioteca Joanina
12,5 euros to visit library, chapel and unversity
Sé Velha - Coimbra
Largo da Sé VelhaLúcia-Lima Associação Cultural
237 Rua os RegedoresLocal association organizing concerts, movie nights, etc
Food Scene
Pão Do Aires - Manuel Da Costa & Filho, Lda.
4 Largo Joaquim M. Almeida e Rodrigo M. BarretoBakery.
Restaurante Joka
BBQ chicken and piglet
Faisão - Restaurante
Rua PraiaLocal food; Has daily menu
Restaurante O Mangueiras (Lemede-Cantanhede)
88 Estrada NovaLocal restaurant
Café Mini-mercado Nogueira
21-64 Rua TrásLittle shop and cafe
Restaurante Dom Fininho
11 Largo Dom João CrisóstomoFamous restaurant.
A Grega
30 R. RestauraçãoTaverna Ti João
7 R. Poe. Acácio AntunesRestaurante Caçarola Dois
85 a R. Bernardo LopesFernandos Hideway
160 Av. BrasilMar À Vista
92,94 R. 5 de OutubroChurrasqueira da Cidreira
Famous BBQ Chicken
Moinho Novo - Doçaria Conventual
nº320 Rua da Doçaria ConventualFamous pastry: pasteis de Tentugal
A Pousadinha (Tentúgal) - Doçaria Conventual
776 R. da Doçaria ConventualFamous pastry: pasteis de Tentugal
cafe belo
25 Rua PrincipalFamous BBQ piglet (leitao a Bairrada)
Rosa Biscoito Luso
Alameda do CasinoTea house and shop with local souvenirs
Café MiraVagos (Gorete)
186 N109More like a cafe, but also serve meals.
Prices from 7 to 12 euros (6 meals of the day), each including: starters (bread and olives), soup, main course, drink, desser and coffee
Restaurante O Júnior
214 N109Prices from 7 to 12 euros (6 meals of the day), each including: starters (bread and olives), soup, main course, drink, desser and coffee
Restaurante O Cantinho
254 N109Buffet (all you can eat) for 7,5 euros.
Café A Chave
39 Largo 5 de OutubroSabores da Grelha - Restaurante Steakhouse, Take Away
444 Via Ciclística e PedestreMilénio
57 Rua Doutor António José de AlmeidaHere you can buy the famous corn bread (broa)
A Peixaria
Rua Mestre Jorge Francisco Gomes PestanaRestaurante O Terminal
246 Avenida Marginal Carlos Cardoso de OliveiraFamous for snails
Cantina Universitária do Crasto
Student canteen
Cantina Universitária de Santiago
Student canteeb
Ki Macrobiotico
15 R. Cap. Sousa PizarroVegetarian
O Adriano
4 R. Cap. Sousa PizarroNatur Ria, Lda.
31 Largo do Conselheiro Queirozvegetarian
Rebaldaria
Famous for snails
Ramona
12 R. Eça de QueirozConfeitaria Peixinho
9 R. de CoimbraFamous "ovos moles" dessert
Ovos Moles Workshop
(Family Pack) - From €10,90
Individual Pack - From €3,25
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Sweet Workshop
23 R. João MendonçaOvos Moles Workshop
(Family Pack) - From €10,90
Individual Pack - From €3,25
Zico
52 Rua José EstevãoZeca Aveiro
4 R. de Mendes LeiteTasquinha Do Leitao
6 Praça 14 de JulhoGolfinho Bar
Famous for "bifana" (steak inside a bun)
A Tasca do Confrade
34 Rua dos MarnotosRestaurante Musgo
37B R. do Ten. RezendeVegetarian
O Telheiro - Adega Tipica De Alexandrino Pereira, Lda.
20 Largo da Praça do PeixeTasca do Sal
n.º15 Cais dos MercanteisCais Madeirense
29 Cais dos BotirõesTraditional food from Madeira
M1882 - Maria da Apresentação da Cruz, Herds.
37 R. Dom Jorge de LencastreFamous party "ovos moles"
Bolfiar
natural swimming pool
Petisqueira Navegadores
426 Rua do BrasilHamburgueria Maneirista
4 Rua Carlos Alberto Pinto de AbreuUniversity Stadium Canteen
Student canteen
Cozinha Consciente
nº 9 Rua Olivençavegetarian
Quim dos Ossos
3 R. António VasconcelosO Mimo
9 R. SaragoçaHas menu of the day
Ti Lena
Essentials
Cadima
Post office.
Freixial Shopping
10 N234Shopping mall; Has a small buffet restaurant upstairs
Feira da Tocha
Open-air market
Lidl
38 Avenida Professor Aníbal de OliveiraContinente Modelo Cantanhede
Rua Chão do CondeCaixa de Crédito Agrícola Mútuo de Cadima
4 Largo Joaquim Manuel AlmeidaNearest ATM
Complex of Municipal Pools Cantanhede
Rua Luís de CamõesPublic Swimming Pool
City/town information
Coimbra
Biggest town in the area. Old student city.
Figueira da Foz
Nearby beach.
Montemor-o-Velho
Medieval castle; rice fields; salines
Mira
Nearby beach;
Bars & Cafes
Mercado Negro
17 R. João MendonçaPraxis
Craft beer
Liquidâmbar
28, 1° Praça RepúblicaCafé Académico
33 Praça RepúblicaPopular Student Bar
Café Tropical
34 Praça RepúblicaPopular Student Bar
Loja Licor Beirão
Quinta do MeiralFamous herbal licor
Instituto Universitário Justiça e Paz
Café Couraça
30 Couraça de LisboaPiano Negro
21 Rua Borges CarneiroNice bar owned by a nice Belgium guy. Great if you like good belgian beers
Amacebiso ngesixeko
Ukuhamba-hamba
Rent a car
Although it's not impossible to get to Lemede by public transportation, it's not very reliable. If you really want to discover the area and be more independent (not much to do in the village), it's better to have a car.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
It's hard to be vegan/vegetarian
Although you might find some options in big cities, it's rather hard to find vegetarian/vegan options to eat. Although, if in season, you can probably get fresh bio vegetables or fruits from my parents.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Lunch/Dinner hours
Portuguese people eat between 12-14 and between 18-21. If you arrive before/after those hours to a restaurant, most likely you won't get anything to eat.
Ungaphoswa
Make sure to try those local dishes
There are some famous local dishes from our region:
- broa de milho (corn bread)
- chanfana (goat stew)
- leitao a Bairrada (piglet)
- pasteis de Tentugal (sweets)
- ovos moles (sweets)
- bolo da Pascoa (sweet bread during Easter)
Ungaphoswa
Open-air markets
Every town nearby has a weekly/monthly open-air market on different days of the week. It's a great way to see the local culture, buy some local souvenirs and try some cheap local food.
Iindlela zokonga
Eat locally
If you are on a budget, avoid restaurants in the city. Instead, try some small restaurants in nearby towns/villages. Many of them will have a lunch menu (soup, main course, beverage, coffee) for less than 10€. If you are really tight on money, you can always go to the student canteens (you don't need to be a student to eat there; vegetarian options also available).
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Hora da sesta
As in Spain, main shops/restaurants have a break after lunch.
Amasiko nenkcubeko
Don't be shy to approach people
Portuguese people are very friendly and welcoming. Even if they don't speak your language, they'll do their best to communicate with you and help you out.
Izinto omele uzipakishe
It can get quite hot!
If you come during summer, it's kind of obvious that you should bring your beach clothing. But don't forget to bring a good suncream as well and avoid going to the beach between 12 and 16 (otherwise you might get some nasty sunburns).