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#coimbra #portugal Inaugurado em 1940, o Portugal dos Pequenitos fica situado em Coimbra e é um parque temático concebido para mostrar, em escala reduzida, as principais construções e monumentos portugueses situados em Portugal e no resto mundo. Está organizado em Países de Língua Oficial Portuguesa, Portugal Insular, Portugal Monumental, Coimbra, Casas Regionais, Casa da Criança e Parque Infantil. Inaugurated in 1940, Portugal dos Pequenitos is located in Coimbra and is a theme park designed to show, on a reduced scale, the main Portuguese buildings and monuments located in Portugal and in the world. It is organized in Countries of Portuguese Official Language, Insular Portugal, Monumental Portugal, Coimbra, Regional Houses, Children's House and Children's Park.
#coimbra #portugal Inaugurado em 1940, o Portugal dos Pequenitos fica situado em Coimbra e é um parque temático concebido para mostrar, em escala reduzida, as principais construções e monumentos portugueses situados em Portugal e no resto mundo. Está organizado em Países de Língua Oficial Portuguesa, Portugal Insular, Portugal Monumental, Coimbra, Casas Regionais, Casa da Criança e Parque Infantil. Inaugurated in 1940, Portugal dos Pequenitos is located in Coimbra and is a theme park designed to show, on a reduced scale, the main Portuguese buildings and monuments located in Portugal and in the world. It is organized in Countries of Portuguese Official Language, Insular Portugal, Monumental Portugal, Coimbra, Regional Houses, Children's House and Children's Park.
The beautiful Schist Village of Cerdeira #visitportugal #igersportugal #portugalalive #portugalcomefeitos #portugal #sharing_portugal #lousã #aldeiasdexisto #mountain #nature #tranquility #instagrammers #travelldevill #instatag #instagramanet #instaphoto #findout_portugal #village #BVSBlue
#bussaco #bucaco #palace #portugal #palace The Palácio Hotel do Buçaco was built in the late 19th century in Neo-Manueline style. It is part of an architectural and landscape complex in the National Forest of Buçaco. The Palace is richly furnished and decorated with several works of art, wonderful frescoes and fantastic tile panels, representing above all the Epic of the Portuguese Discoveries. Most works are by 19th century Portuguese masters such as Jorge Colaço and Carlos Reis. O Palácio Hotel do Buçaco foi construído no final do século XIX em estilo Neomanuelino. Faz parte de um complexo arquitetônico e paisagístico na Mata Nacional do Buçaco. O Palácio está ricamente mobilado e decorado com várias obras de arte, afrescos maravilhosos e fantásticos painéis de azulejos representando sobretudo a Epopeia dos Descobrimentos Portugueses. A maioria dos trabalhos é da autoria de mestres portugueses do séc. XIX como Jorge Colaço e Carlos Reis.
#Perspectives #bussaco #bucaco #palace #portugal #palace The Palácio Hotel do Buçaco was built in the late 19th century in Neo-Manueline style. It is part of an architectural and landscape complex in the National Forest of Buçaco. The Palace is richly furnished and decorated with several works of art, wonderful frescoes and fantastic tile panels, representing above all the Epic of the Portuguese Discoveries. Most works are by 19th century Portuguese masters such as Jorge Colaço and Carlos Reis. O Palácio Hotel do Buçaco foi construído no final do século XIX em estilo Neomanuelino. Faz parte de um complexo arquitetônico e paisagístico na Mata Nacional do Buçaco. O Palácio está ricamente mobilado e decorado com várias obras de arte, afrescos maravilhosos e fantásticos painéis de azulejos representando sobretudo a Epopeia dos Descobrimentos Portugueses. A maioria dos trabalhos é da autoria de mestres portugueses do séc. XIX como Jorge Colaço e Carlos Reis.

Where to stay in Beira

Velha Cathedral featuring a city, landscape views and heritage elements

Coimbra City Centre

4/5(11 area reviews)

Historical sites, river views and bars are some highlights of Coimbra City Centre. Make a stop by Santa Cruz Church or Jardim da Manga while you're exploring.

Coimbra City Centre
O Calçadão de Espinho é espetacular para uma caminhada ao pôr do sol

Espinho Centro

While visiting Espinho Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Espinho Beach and Casino Espinho.

Espinho Centro
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Alentejo

Though Alentejo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Catedral das Beiras and Sandomil River Beach.

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Guetim

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Guetim and surrounding area, you can visit Espinho Market and Espinho Beach.

Guetim
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Vendas

Check out nearby sights like Torre Centum Cellas while you're spending some time in Vendas and the surrounding area.

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Campos de Baixo

When in Campos de Baixo, you can plan a visit to Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura and Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Campos de Baixo
Alambique Hotel Resort & Spa

Alambique Hotel Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
Rua Cidade da Covilhã nº 88 Fundao
Stay at this spa hotel in Fundao. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions A Moagem - Cidade do Engenho e das Artes and Municipal ...
9/10 Wonderful! (275 reviews)
Great vacation spot.

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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Alambique Hotel Resort & Spa
Hotel Mondego

Hotel Mondego

3 out of 5
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
The price is AU$120 per night from 24 Jan to 25 Jan
AU$120
24 Jan - 25 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (666 reviews)
The hotel is in a perfect location. The bus from the main Coimbra train station literally stops in front of the hotel. Everything is a short walk away. The staff were excellent and we loved the rooftop bar with a view of the town. Overall very positive experience.

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Hotel Mondego
Octant Douro

Octant Douro

5 out of 5
Estrada Nacional 222 Km 41 Castelo de Paiva
The price is AU$535 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$535
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Castelo de Paiva. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (344 reviews)
Wonderful stay in a gorgeous location. Staff, room, comfortable bed, food (in-room dining and onsite) were excellent.

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

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Hotel Apartamento Solverde

Hotel Apartamento Solverde

4 out of 5
Rua 21, n.º 77 Espinho
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Espinho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and room service. Popular attractions Casino Espinho and Espinho Beach are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (397 reviews)
Great amenities! Great staff! Great views! Can't wait to come back! Highly recommended!

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

Hotel Apartamento Solverde
Entre Ruas Apartments

Entre Ruas Apartments

3 out of 5
6 Rua do Corpo de Deus Coimbra
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free bicycles on-site and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
Central, clean, spacious , many included amenities! Exceeded expectations

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Entre Ruas Apartments
Nôma Living Avenida 60

Nôma Living Avenida 60

3 out of 5
Avenida Dr Lourenço Peixinho n60 Aveiro
Stay at this apartment in Aveiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Friendship Ties Bridge are ...
9/10 Wonderful! (209 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

Costa Nova Beach as well as a couple

Costa Nova Beach

Take photographs of yourself in front of the brightly painted candy-striped houses that line the shore behind the picturesque sandy beach.

Costa Nova Beach
Coimbra University featuring a square or plaza and a sunset

Coimbra University

Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.

Coimbra University
Portugal dos Pequenitos

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Barra Beach which includes a lighthouse, a sunset and general coastal views

Barra Beach

Lounge on the soft sands, surf the Atlantic waves and enjoy tasty seafood at this broad and spacious stretch of golden sand.

Barra Beach
The Paiva Walkway is a unique place to visit. Engineering in harmony with nature. You can enter the trail both ends, it will cost you only a 1€ and you can book your ticket via their website. Just search in Google for Passadiços de Paiva. It is 8.7km long trail and most of the times you will walk on wooden walkway as you can see on the picture. Keep in mind that there are 450 steps upwards and 300 downwards included too 😎 #portugal #hike #walk #outdoor #walkway #paivariver #nature

Passadiços do Paiva

You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Passadiços do Paiva
There is a small snack-bar on the beach of Furadouro, which is a gastronomic gem. What you see on the picture, is the best "Arroz de marrisco"

Furadouro Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Furadouro Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Furadouro. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Furadouro Beach

Activities

Marvão: bike tours in nature

Marvão: bike tours in nature

AU$65
per adult
Marvão: bike tours in nature
Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão

Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão

AU$56
per adult
Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão
Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours

Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours

AU$156
per adult
Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours
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Cities near Beira

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Vila Real

#coimbra #portugal Inaugurado em 1940, o Portugal dos Pequenitos fica situado em Coimbra e é um parque temático concebido para mostrar, em escala reduzida, as principais construções e monumentos portugueses situados em Portugal e no resto mundo. Está organizado em Países de Língua Oficial Portuguesa, Portugal Insular, Portugal Monumental, Coimbra, Casas Regionais, Casa da Criança e Parque Infantil. Inaugurated in 1940, Portugal dos Pequenitos is located in Coimbra and is a theme park designed to show, on a reduced scale, the main Portuguese buildings and monuments located in Portugal and in the world. It is organized in Countries of Portuguese Official Language, Insular Portugal, Monumental Portugal, Coimbra, Regional Houses, Children's House and Children's Park.

Coimbra

O Calçadão de Espinho é espetacular para uma caminhada ao pôr do sol

Espinho

The Douro is a trip worth seeing in Portugal. Fantastic views and beautiful drives.

Sabrosa