Holiday Rentals in Coimbra
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Holiday Rentals in Coimbra - A Guide to Coimbra
Coimbra district is found in northern central Portugal and Coimbra holiday rentals can give you a taste of everything Portugal has to offer.
The A1 motorway linking Lisbon and Porto runs through the district, close to the city of Coimbra which means that a holiday rental in Coimbra will enable you to easily explore these two fascinating cities as well as the surrounding countryside.
The city of Coimbra itself was, until the 13th century, the capital of the country. Now it is an important university town and if you like visiting beautiful gothic and baroque buildings then a holiday rental in Coimbra will enable you to do this and more.
One of the most popular tourist attractions is the Joanina Library, a splendid baroque building forming part of the university library. You can also visit “Portugal dos Pequenitos” a theme park containing small scale versions of several famous portuguese buildings.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Coimbra
Coimbra has an Atlantic coastline, part of the Costa de Prata and many holiday rentals in Coimbra are by the sea. The beaches here are less crowded than, for example, on the Algarve and the Atlantic rollers make for great surfing. It is easy to find villas to rent in Coimbra which are near the sea and also have a pool. There are also apartments to rent in Coimbra near the sea, often in resorts such as Figueira da Foz.
One of the best things about Coimbra holiday rentals is the number of country properties available. These may be villas to rent in Coimbra; cottages to rent in Coimbra or farmhouses to rent in Coimbra. How about a beautifully restored farmhouse in a quiet rural area? I have seen a farmhouse to rent in Coimbra with six bedrooms, six bathrooms, pool and garden. If your party is smaller, then go for a cottage to rent in Coimbra and take advantage of the peace and quiet.
If you prefer a city location you will find apartments to rent in Coimbra city itself. These may be one bedroom apartments to rent in Coimbra; two bedroom apartments to rent in Coimbra or three bedroom apartments to rent in Coimbra. Being in the city, these apartments are not likely to have gardens or pools but you will be ideally placed to benefit from the shops, restaurants and cultural events that the city has to offer. Take up your Coimbra holiday rental in early July and you will be able to enjoy the city’s annual festival which takes place each year on the 4th. In even- numbered years this is a religious festival as well.
Coimbra Useful Information
The district of Coimbra has a population of 160,000 inhabitants which is swelled at times by people commuting to work or study. The metropolitan area is the third largest urban area in Portugal after Lisbon and Porto so from your Coimbra holiday rental you will have access to the sights and attractions of the city without the hustle and bustle of the larger places.
The city is well served by trains and buses but has no airport. The nearest airport is Lisbon and from there you can easily travel to your holiday rental in Coimbra by car, train or bus.
If you are thinking of hiring a car for your holiday then be sure to read our top tip for how to get the cheapest deal on your car rental in Coimbra.
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