Figueira da Foz
A seaside resort at the mouth of the Mondego River, where Coimbra residents treat the wide beaches as their summer backyard.
Figueira da Foz lies about 45 km west of Coimbra, at the mouth of the Mondego River. The city's Claridade Beach stretches several hundred meters wide, with wooden boardwalks across the sand. To the north, the old fishing village of Buarcos and Cabo Mondego headland are good places to watch the sunset over the Atlantic. The town also has a casino and seafood restaurants. Regional trains take about an hour from Coimbra, making it a good summer day trip. The Atlantic water is cold and the waves are strong, so pay attention to the lifeguard flags before swimming.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Castle of Montemor-o-Velho
- Conímbriga
- Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Nova
- Portugal dos Pequenitos
- Quinta das Lágrimas
- Monastery of Santa Clara-a-Velha
- Pedro e Inês Footbridge & Parque Verde do Mondego
- Arco de Almedina & Quebra-Costas