Beira Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Panorama aerial view on Monsanto village
#coimbra #portugal Inaugurado em 1940, o Portugal dos Pequenitos fica situado em Coimbra e é um parque temático concebido para mostrar, em escala reduzida, as principais construções e monumentos portugueses situados em Portugal e no resto mundo. Está organizado em Países de Língua Oficial Portuguesa, Portugal Insular, Portugal Monumental, Coimbra, Casas Regionais, Casa da Criança e Parque Infantil. Inaugurated in 1940, Portugal dos Pequenitos is located in Coimbra and is a theme park designed to show, on a reduced scale, the main Portuguese buildings and monuments located in Portugal and in the world. It is organized in Countries of Portuguese Official Language, Insular Portugal, Monumental Portugal, Coimbra, Regional Houses, Children's House and Children's Park.
The beautiful Schist Village of Cerdeira #visitportugal #igersportugal #portugalalive #portugalcomefeitos #portugal #sharing_portugal #lousã #aldeiasdexisto #mountain #nature #tranquility #instagrammers #travelldevill #instatag #instagramanet #instaphoto #findout_portugal #village #BVSBlue
#bussaco #bucaco #palace #portugal #palace The Palácio Hotel do Buçaco was built in the late 19th century in Neo-Manueline style. It is part of an architectural and landscape complex in the National Forest of Buçaco. The Palace is richly furnished and decorated with several works of art, wonderful frescoes and fantastic tile panels, representing above all the Epic of the Portuguese Discoveries. Most works are by 19th century Portuguese masters such as Jorge Colaço and Carlos Reis. O Palácio Hotel do Buçaco foi construído no final do século XIX em estilo Neomanuelino. Faz parte de um complexo arquitetônico e paisagístico na Mata Nacional do Buçaco. O Palácio está ricamente mobilado e decorado com várias obras de arte, afrescos maravilhosos e fantásticos painéis de azulejos representando sobretudo a Epopeia dos Descobrimentos Portugueses. A maioria dos trabalhos é da autoria de mestres portugueses do séc. XIX como Jorge Colaço e Carlos Reis.
#Perspectives #bussaco #bucaco #palace #portugal #palace The Palácio Hotel do Buçaco was built in the late 19th century in Neo-Manueline style. It is part of an architectural and landscape complex in the National Forest of Buçaco. The Palace is richly furnished and decorated with several works of art, wonderful frescoes and fantastic tile panels, representing above all the Epic of the Portuguese Discoveries. Most works are by 19th century Portuguese masters such as Jorge Colaço and Carlos Reis. O Palácio Hotel do Buçaco foi construído no final do século XIX em estilo Neomanuelino. Faz parte de um complexo arquitetônico e paisagístico na Mata Nacional do Buçaco. O Palácio está ricamente mobilado e decorado com várias obras de arte, afrescos maravilhosos e fantásticos painéis de azulejos representando sobretudo a Epopeia dos Descobrimentos Portugueses. A maioria dos trabalhos é da autoria de mestres portugueses do séc. XIX como Jorge Colaço e Carlos Reis.

Where to stay in Beira

Velha Cathedral which includes a city, heritage elements and landscape views

Coimbra City Centre

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Historical sites, river views and bars are some highlights of Coimbra City Centre. Make a stop by Santa Cruz Church or Edificio Chiado while you're exploring.

Coimbra City Centre
O Calçadão de Espinho é espetacular para uma caminhada ao pôr do sol

Espinho Centro

While visiting Espinho Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Espinho Beach and Casino Espinho.

Espinho Centro
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Alentejo

Though Alentejo may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Catedral das Beiras and Alvoco das Várzeas River Beach.

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Guetim

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Guetim and surrounding area, you can visit Espinho Market and Espinho Beach.

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Campos de Baixo

When in Campos de Baixo, you can plan a visit to Oceânico Laguna Golf Course - Vilamoura and Parque de Lazer do Ribeiro de Sampaio, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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Vendas

Check out nearby sights like Torre Centum Cellas while you're spending some time in Vendas and the surrounding area.

Vendas
Hotel Mondego

Hotel Mondego

3 out of 5
Largo das Ameias, n3-5 Coimbra COIMBRA
Stay at this hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (688 reviews)
Everything was lovely. The room, the staff and the breakfast. The balcony was quaint with a river view.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

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Hotel Mondego
Hotel Oslo

Hotel Oslo

3 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães, 25 Coimbra
The price is £78 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£78
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Very nice hotel and a good breakfast. Close to the train station and walkable to the river, restaurants, markets and the university area.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

Hotel Oslo
Six Senses Douro Valley

Six Senses Douro Valley

5 out of 5
Quinta de Vale Abraão Lamego
The price is £855 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£855
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Lamego. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Adega - Cadão Douro and Douro Museum are located ...
Six Senses Douro Valley
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Hotel Apartamento Solverde

Hotel Apartamento Solverde

4 out of 5
Rua 21, n.º 77 Espinho
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Espinho. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a casino and room service. Popular attractions Casino Espinho and Espinho Beach are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (404 reviews)
Bed not confortable

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Hotel Apartamento Solverde
SOPHIA STUDIOS

SOPHIA STUDIOS

4 out of 5
R. Sofia 37 Coimbra Coimbra
Stay at this aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (157 reviews)
Excellent everything, from room amenities to location.

Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

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Nôma Living Avenida 60

Nôma Living Avenida 60

3 out of 5
Avenida Dr Lourenço Peixinho n60 Aveiro
Stay at this apartment in Aveiro. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and premium bedding. Popular attractions Costa Nova Beach and Friendship Ties Bridge are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (214 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

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Popular places to visit

Costa Nova Beach as well as a couple

Costa Nova Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Take photographs of yourself in front of the brightly painted candy-striped houses that line the shore behind the picturesque sandy beach.

Costa Nova Beach
Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza

Coimbra University

5/5(12 reviews)

Enjoy the views from the bell tower and visit the Baroque library in the former prison on the campus of one of Europe’s oldest universities.

Coimbra University
Portugal dos Pequenitos

Portugal dos Pequenitos

4/5(1 review)

Embrace your inquisitive side, as you inspect the various homes, pavilions and monuments of this intriguing and fun miniature village.

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Barra Beach which includes a lighthouse, a sunset and general coastal views

Barra Beach

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Lounge on the soft sands, surf the Atlantic waves and enjoy tasty seafood at this broad and spacious stretch of golden sand.

Barra Beach
Vodafone ski resort in Serra da Estrela, with Torres, Seia, Guarda, Portugal. Chairlift up close

Ski resort of Serra da Estrela

Hit the slopes in Loriga with a visit to Ski resort of Serra da Estrela. Discover the mountain views while you're in the area.

Ski resort of Serra da Estrela
The Paiva Walkway is a unique place to visit. Engineering in harmony with nature. You can enter the trail both ends, it will cost you only a 1€ and you can book your ticket via their website. Just search in Google for Passadiços de Paiva. It is 8.7km long trail and most of the times you will walk on wooden walkway as you can see on the picture. Keep in mind that there are 450 steps upwards and 300 downwards included too 😎 #portugal #hike #walk #outdoor #walkway #paivariver #nature

Passadiços do Paiva

4/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Passadiços do Paiva during your travels to Canelas e Espiunca. Stroll along the area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Passadiços do Paiva

Things to do

Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão

Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão

£28
per adult
Hiking in Nature: Guided paths passing through Marvão
Marvão: bike tours in nature

Marvão: bike tours in nature

£33
per adult
Marvão: bike tours in nature
Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours

Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours

£79
per adult
Marvão: Buggy & Quad Tours
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Cities near Beira

Quintandona, Portugal - Quintandona is one of the preserved villages in the municipality of Penafiel, in the heart of the Romanesque Route.

Penafiel

landscape of Castelo Branco, Portugal; Shutterstock ID 688996792; Purchase Order: -

Castelo Branco

Prince Henry Bridge or Ponte do Infante D. Henrique over Douro Rive between cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal.

Vila Nova de Gaia

River Tagus

Abrantes

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