Cultural Activities
Casa Família Oliveira Guimarães
In the nearby Village of Espinhal, you can visit the old manor house from the family Oliveira Guimarães. They also hold regular events: exhibitions, concerts and cinema nights. Visits through advance booking only – phone: +351 967695791 or +351 916850849.
Penela castle
In the town of Penela, 15 minutes drive away, you can visit the Penela Castle dating from the XI century.
Germanelo Castle
In the town of Rabaçal, half an hour drive away, you can visit the ruins of the Germanelo Castle on the crown of a hill. This castle was built in the XII century as part of the Coimbra defense system. From the car park, access to the ruin is done through a short but steep path. Views from the top are spectacular.
Roman Villas of Rabaçal and Conímbriga
Two Roman Ruins sites nearby: Conímbriga site features a large collections of original floor mosaics.
The Red Pyramid
The Ecumenical Temple Universalist is a temple for the spiritual reflection of people of different religions, open to non-believers, by promoting basic values of humanity and religions, as Truth, Goodness and Moral. Located in Miranda do Corvo (30 min drive).
Coimbra
For a day in the city, visit the fading façades of the University City of Coimbra, steeped in history and colonial charm. Coimbra is a city of manueline architecture, old cathedrals, old cafe bedecked squares and gardens, with narrow and lively cobbled streets winding from the riverfront up to the old university itself. Also a good place to appreciate the Portuguese traditional fado of Coimbra.
Cabinet of Curiosities in Coimbra
An exhibit made up of “bizarre”, unusual and exquisite objects, which, due to their beauty and enigmatic character, will arouse curiosity, a sense of wonder and the desire to find out more by visitors of all ages.
