Places to see
Bussaco, Coimbra, Conímbriga, Figueira da Foz, Lousã, Luso.

Museums and Monuments
“Biblioteca Joanina” (library), the Botanical Garden, Santa Cruz Monastery, “Machado de Castro” National Museum, “Portugal dos Pequenitos” (a park with miniatures of all major Portuguese landmarks), “Sé Nova” and “Sé Velha” (churches), Coimbra University.

Activities
Extreme Sports, horseback riding, golf (Academy).

Gastronomy
“Chanfana” (local stew), “Negalhos”, “Arroz de Lampreia” (traditional dish of fish and rice), “Arrufadas” (traditional baked goods), “Manjar Branco” (traditional dessert), Bairrada wine.