For quieter days head to the city in the summer Central Portuguese city Coimbra is on the banks of the Mondego River and has the oldest university in Portugal, complete with a 17th-century bell tower.

Portugal is renowned for its history, stunning landscapes, and culture. Besides this, however, the country has also come to the fore in the last ...

Historic tourist attractions include the Chapel of Sao Miguel and the Monastery of Santa Cruz, where the first King of Portugal’s tomb is found. Plus, you can see works of art dating back to the ...