Santa Cruz Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Coimbra which includes a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge
Coimbra showing a bridge, a river or creek and a city
Coimbra showing a city
Coimbra which includes a river or creek, night scenes and a bridge
Coimbra showing a river or creek

Where to stay in Santa Cruz

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 Old Cathedral of Coimbra while you're exploring.

Coimbra City Centre
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro

4 out of 5
Av. Fernão de Magalhães 199, Coimbra
The price is £55 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£55
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and ...
Stay Hotel Coimbra Centro
NH Coimbra Dona Inês

NH Coimbra Dona Inês

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 12, Coimbra
The price is £90 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£90
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
NH Coimbra Dona Inês
Vila Galé Coimbra

Vila Galé Coimbra

4 out of 5
Rua Abel Dias Urbano, 20, Coimbra
The price is £118 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£118
3 Oct - 4 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Vila Galé Coimbra
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SOPHIA STUDIOS

SOPHIA STUDIOS

4 out of 5
R. Sofia 37, Coimbra, Coimbra
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and cable TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
SOPHIA STUDIOS
Coimbra Vintage Lofts

Coimbra Vintage Lofts

3 out of 5
Rua Simão de Évora, 11, Coimbra
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Coimbra. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Edificio Chiado and Núcleo da Cidade ...
Coimbra Vintage Lofts
GuestReady - Glamorous getaway in Coimbra

GuestReady - Glamorous getaway in Coimbra

Coimbra, Portugal
Stay at this apartment in Coimbra. Enjoy balconies, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Museu de Conimbriga and CAV are ...
GuestReady - Glamorous getaway in Coimbra
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Popular places to visit

Coimbra University which includes a sunset and a square or plaza

Coimbra University

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

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

Portugal dos Pequenitos
Biblioteca Joanina which includes a sunset

Biblioteca Joanina

Go on a guided tour of a library containing countless tomes, Baroque architecture and an intriguing history entwined with a prison.

Biblioteca Joanina
Velha Cathedral featuring heritage elements and interior views

Old Cathedral of Coimbra

One of the main attractions of Coimbra’s central historic area, this fascinating preserved cathedral has a fortress design and Arabic touches.

Old Cathedral of Coimbra
Santa Cruz Church which includes a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Santa Cruz Church

Examine the range of Manueline and Romanesque architecture and inspect the artworks in the final resting place of two kings.

Santa Cruz Church
Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha which includes a church or cathedral

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Visit the museum for an explanatory film and explore the remaining parts of this nunnery that was often at risk of flooding.

Mosteiro de Santa Clara-a-Velha

Things to do

Transfer with tour Lisbon - Porto or Porto Lisboa with several stops

Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops

£485
per traveller
Tour Between Lisbon - Porto or Porto-Lisbon with several stops
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.

£59
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Guided tour of the University and city of Coimbra.
Barca Serrana - Traditional Boat Trip

Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip

£11
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Coimbra: Barca Serrana Traditional Boat Trip
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour

£5
per adult
Coimbra Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour
Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone

£6
per adult
Coimbra Walking Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone
red roofs in the city of Coimbra in Portugal

AVEIRO & COIMBRA Tour - Full Day

£78
per adult
AVEIRO & COIMBRA Tour - Full Day
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Cities near Santa Cruz

Coimbra which includes a sunset, a river or creek and a bridge

Coimbra