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Coimbra, Portugal

Coimbra, officially the City of Coimbra, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. 3 sq mi).

Type CityPopulation 271,000

Why go

  • City in Portugal.
  • Served by São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF).
  • Home to roughly 271,000 people.

History

Coimbra, officially the City of Coimbra, is a city and a municipality in Portugal. The population of the municipality at the 2021 census was 140,796, in an area of 319.40 square kilometres (123.3 sq mi). It is the fourth-largest metropolitan area in Portugal after Lisbon, Porto, and Braga, and is the largest city of the district of Coimbra and the Central Region. About 460,000 people live in its intermunicipal community.

Restaurants & places to go

Kaori Café
Cafe · Cafeteria Japonesa Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 18 Rua Perdizes · instagram.com
Indoor
Habib's
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-23:30; Sa-Su 11:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · 3145 Avenida Itavuvu, Sorocaba · habibs.com.br
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Su-Th 08:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-04:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1300 Avenida Doutor Afonso Vergueiro, Sorocaba,… · mcdonalds.com.br
Indoor
Rural Pizzeria
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:00-22:00; PH off Features: delivery · 899 Rua Comandante Salgado · ruralpizzeria.com.br
Indoor
Rural Pizzeria Napoletana
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 18:00-23:00 · 87 Rua José Mesquita Sobrinho, Sorocaba, 18030-125 · ruralpizzeria.com.br
Indoor
Tribom Sorvetes
Ice Cream · Venda no atacado e no varejo de sorvetes (picolés e sorvetes de massa). Delivery e balcão. Conta com espaço interno para consumo. Features:… · temcomercio.com.br
Indoor
Mana Poke
Poke, Restaurant · Poke restaurant · 401 Rua João Wagner Wey · manapoke.com.br
Indoor
Be Brave Coffee and Tea II
Coffee Shop, Macarons, CaféS Especiais, Vinhos, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 Features: step-free access · 867 Avenida Barão de Tatuí, Sorocaba,… · instabio.click
Indoor

261 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) 30 km to the centre
São Roque, SP, BR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sorocaba Airport (SOD) 3.7 km to the centre
Sorocaba, SP, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Centro Nacional de Pára-quedismo Airport 31 km to the centre
Boituva, SP, BR
Outdoor
Tatuí Airport 46 km to the centre
Tatuí, SP, BR
Outdoor
Tietê Airport 49 km to the centre
Tietê, SP, BR
Outdoor
Três Marias Airport 50 km to the centre
Itupeva, SP, BR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra, Portugal
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF); 19 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Coimbra, Portugal. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

CP Comboios de Portugal
National rail