Vacation rentals in Coimbra

Stand Up Paddle Experience: We will be taking you to one of the best spots in the Country for this experience! Very near Coimbra up 8Km of the Wonderfull Valley of Mondego River. You will learn the basics of paddle boarding. How to get on and off the board. Learn proper paddle technique and safety procedures. Lifesaver jackets will be provided if requested ( children under 12 years old must use them ). We will then build on what you have learned and venture out to explore the waters of Mondego River and its calm, flat water coves as a group on a very smooth flow between beautiful mountains and nature. The ride will take about 2h30 / 3h00 with brief pause to hidrate and eat a small healthy snack provided by us. We will also take lots videos and fotos that we will post on our social media pages, so that you can share with your friends and that is included with no extra charge. Are you ready for this experience? Other things to note It is very important to be on the meeting point at the scheduled time.

History, Legends and Traditions of Coimbra. In about 2h30 min you will be able to get to know all the main attractions of the city, seasoned with legends, famous local people and a pinch of gastronomy that never hurts. Starting from Largo da Portagem we will go into the Baixa, the lower part of the city, walking for about an hour in the streets that made the history of the city in the last century. We will continue on Avenida Sá da Bandeira, a long avenue characterized by student houses and night clubs. Praça da República, Erasmus meeting point, and the Botanical Garden, 13.5 hectares owned by the university, will be the prelude to the visit of the university center. We will descend through the alleys of the Sé Velha, the old cathedral, until we return to the starting point. We will visit: Monastery of S.Cruz, Municipal Market, Jardim da Sereia, Botanical Garden, University (external only), Old Cathedral. During the tour various city legends will be told. Other things to keep in mind Coimbra is a city that develops on a hill, keep in mind that the path will be partly uphill. For this we will go calmly :) NOTICE: We recommend that you get in touch before the tour to check availability. The tour may be altered or canceled.

We meet with people in Coimbra or Torres do Mondego around 10am. There you can leave your car and we organise transportation to Penacova. In Penacova we give all the material and some small safety briefing. Around eleven we start kayaking. I will accompany you by kayak and guide you. We will make different stops on the beaches of the Mondego river. On each of those beaches we will talk about the animals, fish and plants we find along the valley. We will have a stop for picknick and a swim. If you want, we can also stop on a bar along the way for a beer or a snack. Around 16.00 we arrive back at the meeting point. Bring sun protection, extra clothes, water and some cash for the bar along the trip!

Coimbra Experience - Walk & Storytelling In this 2,5 hours walking tour, we will explore the streets of Coimbra allowing you to get an overview of the city, which is complemented with geographical details, about lifestyle, history and culture as well as useful tips. We will discover the highlights of Coimbra, exploring the main squares of the city, the medieval part, the Old Cathedral and of course the University. We will live the experience of being a local and we will take the panoramic lift to "Alta de Coimbra". Entrance ticket for the Panoramic Lift Experience available in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Other things to note Meeting point - Largo da Portagem next to the statue Joaquim António de Aguiar

On your arrival at our Quinta, we will introduce you to our alpacas and show you how to handle, brush and care for them in preparation for our trek. We ideally like everyone to be able to have their own alpaca trekking buddy but we are adaptable and work with various sized groups. Alpacas a wonderful companions for children, sensitive to little people and walk at an easy calm pace. Comfortable shoes for walking, hats and water are recommended. The treks are in the local woodlands and fields and waterways close to the farm. We take our time observing our surroundings, stopping for the alpacas to have a nibble treat here and there when we find something yummy for them. On returning to the quinta and giving them the opportunity to cool down, we can give you a small spinning demonstration. We ask for you to allow for 3 hours for the whole activity, the walk consisting of an one hour and a half approximately. Other things to note At this time all our bookings are for Private groups, we will not knowingly share your booking with another group. I will be wearing a mask and provide hand cleaning facilities throughout your experience.