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| The Beiras Cities |
Aveiro
An hour away from Porto, Aveiro is known as the "Venice" of Portugal, because of its many canals and boats, especially the Gondolas that remind one of the Italian city. It is the ideal place for those wanting to get away from the big city, but wishing to capture a bit of Portuguese modern culture. Only 10 minutes from the city you can enjoy beautiful untouched beaches. Aveiro is famous for its traditional sweets: "ovos moles" and "trouxas de ovos", both made from eggs. | Book this City | Bucaco
The beauty of Buçaco's forests was discovered by the Carmelite monks, who have founded a monastery here. They planted different specimens of ferns, pines, cork, eucalyptus, and pink and blue clusters of hydrangea that have been maintained till these days. The forest is filled with natural spring waters, the earth bubbles with many cool fountains, the best known of which is Fonte Fria - Cold fountain. This place is a real heaven of relaxation and tranquility.
| Book this City | Coimbra
Third largest Portuguese city the educational center of the country, Coimbra is also the most romantic city. It is home to the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and therefore attracts students from around the world, which gives the city a special and rare atmosphere. Another highlight in Coimbra is the Baixa, part of the city down by the river with most traditional shopping. On the way there, visit the old cathedral from the XII century, in typical portuguese romanesque style.
| Book this City | Curia
Situated in the foothills of the Serra de Estrêla, Cúria is a well known spa town that has always attracted people seeking the curative properties of its healing waters, slightly saline and containing calcium sulfates and sodium and magnesium bicarbonates. The town offers tennis courts, swimming pools, roller-skating rinks, a lake for boating, cinemas, and teahouses. Cúria will also delight you with fine wines and with its famous local cuisine including roast suckling pig, roast kid, and sweets. | Book this City | Figueira da Foz
North of Cascais and Estoril, Figueira da Foz is the oldest resort on Iberia's Atlantic coast. A sunny climate and a golden-sand beach make it very popular among the tourists. Other attractions are the municipal museum with a notable archaeological collection, weapons, carpets, photographs and a musical archive and the 16th-century triangular fortress at the northern end of the bay that was used by the Duke of Wellington during his brief stay. | Book this City | Leiria
Located in the centre of Portugal, though industrial nowadays Leiria is a city with a long history. Sights in town include Leiria's castle, that was attacked and destroyed repeatedly, the present version was built in 1324 by King Dinis as a fortress and summer palace for himself and his queen, Isabel of Aragon. Below the castle is the small 12th-century Romanesque church of São Pedro. Leiria is also the center of an area rich in handcrafts, like hand-blown glassware made at Marinha Grande.
| Book this City | Luso
Situated on the northwestern side of the Buçaco mountains, Luso is a little spa resort famous for its bottle mineral water. The thermal waters, which originate from a spring below the chapel of São João, are used for the treatments of renal problems and rheumatism. The spa centre specializes in the treatment of arteriosclerosis. Nearby there is a beautiful forest protected as a national park, famous for its huge cypress trees of Mexican origin. | Book this City |
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