Monday, July 2, 2012

Portugal - Coimbra

We will spend nearly two weeks in Portugal, which is plenty of time to add stops in off-the-beaten-path type places like Coimbra.

Located in central Portugal, Coimbra is a cute college town full of narrow, cobblestone streets.  We liked that Coimbra fit into the mid-sized city category, as it was a departure from the urban and rural Portugal we had experienced to date.

Our favorite Coimbra memories:

- Triumphantly hoofing, packs and all, to our B&B, which was located at the peak of Coimbra's Upper Town.  Though our host had pre-warned us that our accommodations were difficult to reach and it would be best to take a taxi, we fought burning legs past the Quebra Costa (back breaker stairs) and successfully navigated our way there.

- Our B&B itself, Casa Pombal, is one to be remembered: charming and adorable, it was all pink, flowery frills.  Super romantic.

- Eating bacalhau fresco (fresh cod) at a bar full of university students while the Portugal vs. Spain Eurocup game aired.


Next stop: Sintra, Portugal

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