Guidebook for Miranda do Corvo
Food Scene
The restaurant is basic, but the food is good, and there is a wide choice. The staff are extremely friendly .
Restaurante Rio Mondego
8 Rua do CorvoThe restaurant is basic, but the food is good, and there is a wide choice. The staff are extremely friendly .
This is a 'sister' restaurant to Rio Mondego, and has more inside space, which has more character than the original.
Restaurante Rio Mondego
8 Rua do CorvoThis is a 'sister' restaurant to Rio Mondego, and has more inside space, which has more character than the original.
A baker's which still uses wood fuelled ovens to bake the bread. it is open Saturdays and Sundays as a cafe, and you can arrange bread to be delivered to your door Monday - Friday. A van stops in Barbens on Saturday morning, and usually has a selection of bread and cakes.
Padaria Baptista
95 R. Dr. José Isidoro da SilvaA baker's which still uses wood fuelled ovens to bake the bread. it is open Saturdays and Sundays as a cafe, and you can arrange bread to be delivered to your door Monday - Friday. A van stops in Barbens on Saturday morning, and usually has a selection of bread and cakes.
O Bigodes
8 R. MisericórdiaBasic food in a simple atmosphere, but good food and price.
Cabeça Redonda
More formal than most restaurants , but good value for money, and not 'stuffy'.
This restaurant is on the N17 Raod from Coimbra. It is a fairly large place with a steady turnover of customers at lunchtimes (13h-15h). The portions tend to be large, so it may be an idea to share some of the main dishes.
Mimosa da Beira
This restaurant is on the N17 Raod from Coimbra. It is a fairly large place with a steady turnover of customers at lunchtimes (13h-15h). The portions tend to be large, so it may be an idea to share some of the main dishes.
Zé Padeiro
48 R. Arménio Costa SimõesParks & Nature
Parque Verde do Mondego
Avenida LousãA wide open space from which to enjoy the river.
A beautiful garden in the centre of Coimbra, with lovely stone staircases and fountains. A wonderfully shady place on a hot day.
99 locals recommend
Botanical Garden of the University of Coimbra
Calçada Martim de FreitasA beautiful garden in the centre of Coimbra, with lovely stone staircases and fountains. A wonderfully shady place on a hot day.
A park that is slightly out of the way. The gardens are where Dom Pedro and Inês de Castro met in secret, leading to the latter's execution. The hotel building is somewhere the Duke of Wellington stayed during the Peninsular War Campaigns.
21 locals recommend
Jardins da Quinta das Lágrimas
1 R. José Vilarinho RaposoA park that is slightly out of the way. The gardens are where Dom Pedro and Inês de Castro met in secret, leading to the latter's execution. The hotel building is somewhere the Duke of Wellington stayed during the Peninsular War Campaigns.
The forest surrounds the magnificent Hotel which was once a Royal Hunting Lodge.
23 locals recommend
National Forest of Buçaco
56 R. Porta do BuçacoThe forest surrounds the magnificent Hotel which was once a Royal Hunting Lodge.
The forest was planted to 'suck up' (choupar) flood waters from the River Mondego. It is a beautiful place to stroll in rain or shine, and there is a kiosk from which to buy drinks and snacks.
74 locals recommend
Choupal National Forest
The forest was planted to 'suck up' (choupar) flood waters from the River Mondego. It is a beautiful place to stroll in rain or shine, and there is a kiosk from which to buy drinks and snacks.
The Centre for cross-country cycling and running is only a 10 minute walk from the house, and a good place to ask about hiking and cycling routes around the area.
Centro de Estágio Trail Running e BTT de Vila Nova
Praça RepúblicaThe Centre for cross-country cycling and running is only a 10 minute walk from the house, and a good place to ask about hiking and cycling routes around the area.
Although there is an observatory here, it is worth driving up to the mountain ridge where the landscape and the wind turbines majestically dwarf man... On many occasions I have taken a picnic up there and enjoyed the view and cooler air in summer. about a 10-15 minute drive from the house.
Observatório do Parque Éolico de Vila Nova
Although there is an observatory here, it is worth driving up to the mountain ridge where the landscape and the wind turbines majestically dwarf man... On many occasions I have taken a picnic up there and enjoyed the view and cooler air in summer. about a 10-15 minute drive from the house.
Everything Else
The closest beach to Miranda do Corvo is less than an hour away, on clear roads with lovely landscape to enjoy on the journey.
58 locals recommend
Figueira da Foz
The closest beach to Miranda do Corvo is less than an hour away, on clear roads with lovely landscape to enjoy on the journey.
The city of Tomar is small but beautiful. The place is famous for it's connection to the Knights Templar, and the stronghold they built is truly awe inspiring. It is about an hour's drive form the house, and worth a visit.
10 locals recommend
Tomar station
The city of Tomar is small but beautiful. The place is famous for it's connection to the Knights Templar, and the stronghold they built is truly awe inspiring. It is about an hour's drive form the house, and worth a visit.
Fátima
A religious shrine.
Templo Ecuménico Universalista de Miranda do Corvo
Arts & Culture
The castle is one of several that formed a chain of defence during Portugal's battles fro Portugal against the Moors. It is situated on the way to Figueira da Foz, so the two could be combined.
14 locals recommend
Montemor-o-Velho
The castle is one of several that formed a chain of defence during Portugal's battles fro Portugal against the Moors. It is situated on the way to Figueira da Foz, so the two could be combined.
One of Europe's oldest universities,, and seeing the students walking around in their black cloaks is reminiscent of Harry Potter's Hogwarts.
120 locals recommend
University of Coimbra
One of Europe's oldest universities,, and seeing the students walking around in their black cloaks is reminiscent of Harry Potter's Hogwarts.
Biblioteca Joanina
Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro
Largo Doutor José RodriguesThe subterranean Cryptoportico is amazing!
This archaeological Roman site has amazingly well preserved mosaic floors, and town layout . Well worth a visit ! There is also a museum for those rainy days.
47 locals recommend
Conímbriga
7 R. das RuínasThis archaeological Roman site has amazingly well preserved mosaic floors, and town layout . Well worth a visit ! There is also a museum for those rainy days.
Entertainment & Activities
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Largo Rossio de Santa ClaraAs well as the animal park, there is a swimming pool, and the general grounds of the Quinta de Paiva are nice to stroll around. There is also a walking track alongside the Rio Dueça, which leads to the main square in Miranda do Corvo.
13 locals recommend
Ecological park Serra da Lousã
As well as the animal park, there is a swimming pool, and the general grounds of the Quinta de Paiva are nice to stroll around. There is also a walking track alongside the Rio Dueça, which leads to the main square in Miranda do Corvo.
Built for the 2004 European Football Championship, and home to Academica Football Club. The Alma shopping centre is part of the complex.
EFAPEL City of Coimbra Stadium
3 R. Dom Manuel IBuilt for the 2004 European Football Championship, and home to Academica Football Club. The Alma shopping centre is part of the complex.
This 'River Beach' is only a 10-15 minute drive form the house, and a good place to picnic.
6 locals recommend
Louçainha
This 'River Beach' is only a 10-15 minute drive form the house, and a good place to picnic.
Shopping
Alma shopping Mall
202/211 R. Gen. Humberto DelgadoShops, food hall and cinema.
Essentials
Intermarché Miranda do Corvo
Lidl Miranda do Corvo
1 R. 25 de AbrilMini Preço Miranda do Corvo
34 R. João Paulo IIModelo Continente Lousã
Avenida Doutor José Maria CardosoJust outside the supermarket there are self-service washing machines.
Repsol
nº76 R. Arménio Costa SimõesA place to refuel your vehicle.