Three hours in Coimbra as a photographer in summer 2026.
Because travel plans began to bring visitors to Coimbra this summer, its streets are filling fast. If you are a photographer, a hobbyist or a pro, read this to find these hidden places.
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From Coimbra under two hours, our favourite mini adventures.
The spring in central Portugal is flaky this year. I'm sorry, Spring, I'm just being honest. But I have a list (yes, A LIST) of places to go when weather and time permit. You may like them, too, because who doesn't like a day out in nature?
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Bureaucracy first, family-friendly hike second
Don't let paperwork get you down: three family-friendly trails in Oliveira do Hospital
How to not have a chill August in Coimbra
I decided to take a Bolt to the scariest part of town, the Loja do Cidadão, and show my relatives what it's like to wait to talk to the IRS of Portugal. A 12 day blur(recap of precious memories) of our family adventures.
An offering at an oasis in southern Portugal
On a full moon, a visitor to the healing waters in Loulé left an oferenda that surprised and delighted.
In Coimbra, the food scene reflects the city's diversity.
"Do you know what is the buffet strategy?" she asked and swung a small black handbag around her red top with black spots. Fate Zahura who daydreams food, and finds food that is like a dream, sometimes, met me to talk her favourite places to eat in Coimbra.
O Tejo
100 years ago, Fernando Pessoa wrote an ode to a river.
An ice cold plunge, from fear to well-being.
She's on her way to the sea, to take the winter clothes off and swim. To swim? Everything is frozen but the sea; the salt keeps it liquid. The wind today is strong, and the rain would put off anyone unless is forced to be outdoors.
Sometimes adventure means being mindful of a pain.
When sunny, the rising rocks above the water and their upside-down reflection have a hopeful mixture of shades of blues and greens, but when cloudy, a grave simplicity is the theme.
In central Portugal, an art community makes this village alive.
Dreamers from secluded village in the mountains reveal why the multicultural community is their most valuable asset.
Swim, climb, cycle, or park your camper van. The natural refuge in Coimbra district.
The nearest to the lake village welcomes camper van travellers, cyclists, swimmers, climbers, via ferrata enthusiasts, and even skaters. The journey from Coimbra's side is one of the most (I almost want to say the most) scenic in central Portugal.
Plunge in pure turquoise water and loose your breath surrounded by these views.
Walk in the middle of a rocky valley with breathtaking views and choose the perfect basin filled with pure turquoise mountain water - cold and perfect for a cold dip.
Wild swimming in central Portugal
I have been working on the guide to wild swimming in central Portugal for a while now. Today, I am making it live. It is an ongoing project, and thanks to my supporters, every month a new place will get a review with tips on how to get there, and