Hotels in Coimbra District, Portugal

Coimbra District sits in central Portugal with a Mediterranean climate-hot summers (80°F/27°C) perfect for strolling the historic university founded in 1290, and mild winters (50°F/10°C) when you can hear live Coimbra-style Fado sung by students in black capes inside the city's tascas. During spring and fall, you can climb the University Tower for a view of the Mondego River, then explore the baroque Biblioteca Joanina with its gold-trimmed shelves. Is a summer visit your style? Join the Queima das Fitas parade before diving into the river's lazy beaches for kayaking.