Coimbra, Portugal: Towns to Explore on Foot

Coimbra is a region in central Portugal known for historic cities, monasteries, Roman heritage and the Atlantic coast. A good place to begin is Coimbra, but the region also includes Conímbriga and Con­deixa-a-Nova, as well as the coastal town of Figueira da Foz. Neywo offers free audio guides for 3 cities in Coimbra, with 90 narrated places in total and 7 walking tours.

What to see in Coimbra

The region’s main sights range from religious monuments in Coimbra to Roman archaeology near Condeixa-a-Nova and historic buildings around Figueira da Foz. These are some of the most important places to include in a Coimbra travel guide.

Coimbra

Coimbra is the region’s main city and has 44 narrated places available on Neywo. Its highlights include the Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha, the Monastery of Santa Cruz, the Monastery of Celas and Casa-Museu Miguel Torga.

The Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha is one of the city’s key historic sites. The Monastery of Santa Cruz adds another important religious landmark to a visit, while the Monastery of Celas offers a further stop connected with Coimbra’s monastic heritage. Casa-Museu Miguel Torga focuses on the writer Miguel Torga.

With several narrated places spread across the city, Coimbra is the natural starting point for exploring the region. An audio guide can help connect its monuments and museums as you walk between them.

Condeixa-a-Nova and Conímbriga

Condeixa-a-Nova has 19 narrated places on Neywo. The town and its surroundings are particularly interesting for visitors who want to explore Roman history and literary heritage.

One of the local highlights is the Casa where Fernando Namora was born, also known as Casa Museu Fernando Namora. It connects the area with the life and work of Fernando Namora. The Museu Monográfico de Conimbriga provides another way to understand the archaeological site nearby.

Conímbriga is one of the region’s major historic attractions. The site preserves the remains of a Roman settlement, making it an important stop for anyone interested in the ancient history of Portugal. The Paço dos Comendadores da Ega adds a different perspective, with a historic building among the area’s other cultural landmarks.

Figueira da Foz

On the coast, Figueira da Foz has 27 narrated places available on Neywo. Its highlights include the Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça, the Castle of Redondos, the Fortaleza de Buarcos and the Cine-Teatro em Buarcos.

The Mosteiro de Santa Maria de Seiça is a major religious and historic site in the area. The Castle of Redondos and the Fortaleza de Buarcos show the defensive history of the region, while the Cine-Teatro em Buarcos adds a cultural stop to a visit around Buarcos.

Figueira da Foz offers a different experience from Coimbra and Condeixa-a-Nova: instead of focusing only on urban monuments or Roman remains, it brings together coastal heritage, fortifications and cultural places.

Explore Coimbra with Neywo

Neywo has free audio guides for Coimbra, Condeixa-a-Nova and Figueira da Foz: 3 cities, 90 narrated places in total and 7 walking tours. Narration is available in 11 languages.

The app tells the story of each place as you reach it, at your own pace. You can explore without joining a group and without following a schedule: simply walk through the city and listen when each story begins.

Download Neywo to explore the Coimbra region independently, from the monasteries and museums of Coimbra to Conímbriga, Condeixa-a-Nova and the historic places of Figueira da Foz. When planning a wider trip through Portugal, these three cities offer distinct ways to discover the region’s history and culture.