Visit the Ceira River - Ceira (Coimbra)

The Ceira River rises in the Serra do Açôr at an altitude of 1118 meters and is 100 kilometers long.
It flows into the Mondego river at the entrance to Coimbra, then through the parish of Ceira.

Visit the Palheiros River Beach - Ceira (Coimbra)

The Palheiros River Beach, located in the parish of Ceira, is bathed by the waters of the Mondego River.

Visiting the Mondego River - Castelo Viegas (Coimbra)

The Mondego river, which flows into the parish of Castelo Viegas, is the fifth largest Portuguese river and the first of all that have its course entirely in Portugal. Born in the Serra da Estrela, it runs through the entire region of the Center (Beiras Region) and has its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean, next to the city of Figueira da Foz.

Visit the Portela do Mondego Railway Bridge - Viegas Castle (Coimbra)

Visit the Portela do Mondego Bridge - Viegas Castle (Coimbra)

Visiting the Mondego River - Almedina (Coimbra)

The Mondego River is the fifth largest Portuguese river and the first of all that have its course entirely in Portugal. Born in the Serra da Estrela, it runs throughout the Center region (Beiras Region) and has its mouth in the Atlantic Ocean, next to the city of Figueira da Foz. It is the river that bathes the city of Coimbra, being the most sung in poetry and Portuguese songbook.
In the municipality of Coimbra passes by several parishes among which Almedina

Visit the Rainha Santa Isabel - Almedina Bridge (Coimbra)

The Rainha Santa Isabel Bridge is a towering bridge over the Mondego River, upstream from Coimbra's city center and connects the Parishes of Almedina and Santa Clara. It was opened in 2004.
It is an asymmetrical tie-down bridge designed by engineer António Reis. It has a total span of 329.4 meters, with a main span of 186.5 meters. It consists of two lanes with three lanes in each direction on a 30 meter wide board.

Visit the Pedro and Inês Bridge - Almedina (Coimbra)

The Pedro e Inês Bridge is a pedestrian and bike path bridge over the Mondego River, in the Mondego Green Park of the city of Coimbra. And that connects the two banks of the Mondego, between the Parishes of Almedina and Santa Clara.
It is a work designed by engineer António Adão da Fonseca and architect Cecil Balmond. The bridge has five uneven spans overturned by downed metal arches, the largest of which is 110 meters. The total length is 274.5 meters, with the deck a mixed steel-reinforced concrete section. The wooden walkway is four meters wide, creating a square eight meters wide in the middle; The guards are made of laminated glass in four colors: yellow, blue, green and pink.

Visiting the Mondego Green Park - Almedina (Coimbra)

Mondego Green Park, located in the Parish of Almedina, is large and open access.
The right bank consists of an area of over 400.000m2, basically dedicated to leisure, with a large terrace area, based on a wooden platform over the river. The green zone has four kilometers of pedestrian corridors and the same length of cycle paths.

Visit the Doctor Manuel Braga Park - Almedina (Coimbra)

Doctor Manuel Braga Park, located in the Parish of Almedina, is an emblematic park of the city of Coimbra, with a privileged location by the Mondego River.
It was initially a space belonging to the Benedictine monks, located at the level of the river's waterways, subject to constant flooding. In 1888, the Coimbra City Council bought Ínsua dos Bentos, consisting of orange groves, an open area where horse races were held and a soccer field, where the Academic played. In 1920 it is proposed to transform the old Ínsua dos Bentos into a public garden, being in charge of the project the landscaper from Porto, Jacinto de Matos.
The name of the park was deliberated in order to honor Dr. Manuel Braga, a great driver in the valorization and creation of green spaces in the city, namely the Vale de Canas Forest and the gardens of Av. Sá da Bandeira.

Visit the Coimbra Water Museum - Almedina (Coimbra)

The Coimbra Water Museum, located in the Parish of Almedina and occupying the former water treatment and lifting station, was inaugurated in March 2007, the current structure was designed by architects João Mendes Ribeiro, Alberto Lapa and Paolo Monzo to portray the history of public water supply. Also noteworthy is the use of the underground tunnel that currently leads to an esplanade by the river banks. This museum space is a place of celebration of ancient memories, inspired by the permanent dialogue between Coimbra and the Mondego River. The Museum's annual cultural program has a number of suggestions for activities and events, ranging from painting, sculpture, video, art installations, book presentation / release, music concerts, to thematic seminars and workshops.

Visit Coimbra

Coimbra is a Portuguese city, capital of the municipality and district of Coimbra, located in the province of Beira Litoral.
Coimbra is a historically university city, because of the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest in Europe and the largest in Portugal, founded in 1290. One of the oldest cities in the country, was the capital of Portugal before Lisbon, until 1255.
The two banks of Coimbra are bordered by the Mondego River, coming from the Serra da Estrela, in the East-West direction, being the seat of a municipality with 319.4 km² and 143 396 inhabitants (2011), subdivided into 31 parishes. This is bordered to the north by the municipality of Mealhada, to the east by Penacova, Vila Nova de Poiares and Miranda do Corvo, to the south by Condeixa-a-Nova, to the west by Montemor-o-Velho and to the northwest by Cantanhede.
The municipal holiday takes place on July 4, in memory of Queen Santa Isabel of Aragon, patron saint of the city popularly known only as the holy queen. It was National Capital of Culture in 2003. On June 22, 2013, the University of Coimbra, Alta and Sofia, were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Short historical review
City of narrow streets, courtyards, staircases and medieval arches, Coimbra was the birthplace of six kings of Portugal, the First Dynasty, as well as the first University of the Country and one of the oldest in Europe.
The Romans called the city, which rose up the hill over the Mondego River, Eminius. Later, with the increase of its importance it became the seat of the Diocese, replacing the Roman city of Conímbriga, whence derived its new name. In 711 the Moors reached the Iberian Peninsula and the city is renamed Kulūmriyya, becoming an important trading post between the Christian North and the Arab South, with a strong Mozarabic community. In 871 becomes County of Coimbra but only in 1064 the city is definitively reconquered by Fernando Magno de Leão.
Coimbra is reborn and becomes the most important city below the Douro River, capital of a vast county governed by the Mozarabic Sesnando. With Condado Portucalense, Count D. Henrique and Queen D. Teresa make it their residence, and it would be in the safety of their walls that would be born the first king of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, which makes it the capital of the county, replacing Guimarães in 1129.
Since the mid-16th century, the history of the city has revolved around the history of the University of Coimbra, and it is only in the 19th century that the city begins to expand beyond its walled hull, which even disappears with the reforms. carried out by the Marquis of Pombal
The first half of the nineteenth century brings difficult times to Coimbra, with the occupation of the city by the troops of Junot and Massena, during the French invasion and, subsequently, the extinction of religious orders. However, the city would regain its lost splendor - in 1856 the first electric telegraph in the city and gas lighting appeared, in 1864 the railway was inaugurated and 11 years later the railway bridge over the Mondego River was born. .
With the University as an unsurpassable reference, student movements arise from a political, cultural and social nature. From the University emerged and are still in full swing today the first Academic Orfeon of Coimbra in 1880, the oldest choir in the country, the Academic Association of Coimbra itself, in 1887, the Academic Tuna of the University of Coimbra in 1888.

Climate
The city of Coimbra has a Mediterranean climate according to the climate classification of Köppen-Geiger. In winter temperatures vary between 15 ° C daytime and 5 ° C in the coldest month, and may be around 0 ° C in cold spells, while in summer temperatures vary between 29 ° C daytime and 16 ° C and may reach 40 ° C. and even overtake. The highest and lowest temperatures recorded in Coimbra in the period 1971-2000 were 41.6 ° C and -4.9 ° C. However, there are records of -7.8 ° C in 1941 and 42.5 ° C in 1943.

Visiting
In Almalaguês Parish
Abelheira Dam
Football field
Chapel of Our Lady of Joy
St. Peter's Chapel
St. Sebastian Chapel
Tower of Bera Castle
cruise
Mother Church

In Almedina Parish
St. Anthony's Chapel
Chapel of the Military Hospital of Coimbra
Our Lady of Carmo College
Coimbra Major Seminary Building
Coimbra Botanical Garden
Academic Museum
Water Museum
Dr. Manuel Braga Park
Coimbra Green Park
Pedro and Inês Bridge
Holy Queen Bridge
Barbican Gate
Mondego River

In Ameal Parish
Railway station
St. Just Church

In Antanhol Parish
Bissaya Barreto Municipal Airport
Chapel of Our Lady of Conception
Chapel of Our Lady of Grace
St. Dominic's Chapel
Source
Lapa Fountain
Albergaria Fountain
Valongo Fountain
Mother Church
Tile Panel

In Antuzede Parish
Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy
Casa do Regalo
Parish Church of Antuzede
Parish Church of St. Facundo
São Facundo Lunch Park
Quinta das Janelas
Quinta do Pinheiro

In Arzila Parish
Daughter in law
Palace Bridge
Paúl de Arzila Nature Reserve

In Assafarge Parish
Football field
Santo Amaro Chapel
Chapel of Our Lady of Mercy
Holy Christ Cruise
Church of Our Lady of Conception

In Parish of Button
Palace Fountain
Church

In Brasfemes Parish
Mualdes Football Field
Mother Church

In the parish of Castelo Viegas
St. Peter's Chapel
Conraria Castle
São Jorge de Milreus Convent
Vale das Cabras Fountain
St. Stephen's Church
Conraria Bridge
Portela do Mondego Bridge
Portela do Mondego Railway Bridge
Mondego River

In Ceira Parish
Weir
Chapel of Our Lady of Health
Church
Conraria Bridge
Bridge over the Ceira River
Palheiros River Beach
Rio Ceira

In Cernache Parish
Moita Santa Football Field
Chapel of Our Lady of Conception
Chapel of Vila Pouca
Loureiro Chapel
Mother Church
Moinho das Lapas Museum
Quinta de Sao Pedro da Pousada
Quinta da Boa Esperança Tower

In Eiras Parish
Football field
Chapel of St. Peter of the Plateau
Holy Spirit Chapel
Fountain
Celas Monastery
Slave Park

In Lamarosa Parish
Fountain
Church
Vila Verde Gymnastics Pavilion
Quinta do Sobreiro

In The Parish Of Ribeira de Frades
Casaense Sports Field Football Field
Ribeira de Frades Football Field
St. Benedict Chapel
Casais Train Station
Oaks Fountain
Church
Mondego River

 In the parish of Santa Clara
Camões Amphitheater
Quinta das Lágrimas Golf Course
Chapel of Our Lady of Conception
Chapel of the Sacred Heart of Mary
San Francisco Convent
Coimbra University Stadium
Shoe Rack Fountain
Fountain of Loves
Church of Our Lady of Hope
Romantic garden
Hell Valley Lookout
Santa Clara a Nova Monastery
Santa Clara the Old Monastery
Choupalinho Park
Mondego Pool
Queen's Bridge
Santa Clara Bridge
Pedro and Inês Bridge
Portugal of the Little Ones
Quinta das Canas
Teardrop Farm
Mondego River
Quinta das Lágrimas Tank

 In the Parish of Santa Cruz
St. Simon's Chapel
Monte Formoso Chapel
Coimbra B Train Station
New source
Pedrulha Church
Church of Our Lady of Grace
Holy Cross Church
Halle City Garden
Garden of the House of Sal
Mango Jadim
Light Hills Garden
Choupal National Forest
Science Museum
Museum of the Holy House of Mercy of Coimbra
Coimbra Municipal Museum
Coimbra Palace of Justice
Inquisition Court
Açude Bridge
Mondego River

In the parish of Santo António dos Olivais
Quinta de São Jerónimo Amphitheater
St. Jerome Chapel
Miguel Torga House Museum
Church
Reed Valley Woods
Niche of Our Lady of Conception
St. Jerome Park
Valley of Flowers Park
Meditation Boulder
Quinta de São Jerónimo Swimming Pool
Portela do Mondego Bridge
Portela do Mondego Railway Bridge
Holy Queen Bridge
River Beach of Rebolim
Mondego River

In The Parish Of São Bartolomeu
St. Michael's Chapel
Old Cathedral of Coimbra
University of Coimbra Building
Bank of Portugal Building
Astoria Hotel Building
Coimbra A Train Station
Statue of Joaquim Antonio Aguiar
St. Bartholomew's Church
St. James's Church
Church of the Savior
Largo da Portagem Garden
Santa Clara Bridge
Mondego River

In the parish of São João do Campo
Church
Church of the Immaculate Conception

In The Parish Of São Martinho De Árvore
Good Jesus Chapel
Church

In The Parish Of São Martinho do Bispo
Football field
Bencanta Train Station
Espadaneira Train Station
Hippodrome
St. Martin's Church
Choupal National Forest
Agriculture Museum
Açude Bridge
Mondego River

In the Parish of São Paulo de Frades
Church

In The Parish Of São Silvestre
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
Quimbres Chapel
Good Jesus Chapel
Noble House
St. Mark's Convent
St. Mark's Cruise
Church
St. Mark's Monastery Church

In Sé Nova Parish
Arches Aqueduct
Santa Cruz Football Field
Bissaya Barreto House Museum
Mermaid Garden Fountain
Coimbra Swimming Pool Olympic Complex
Coimbra City Stadium
Statue to Heroes of Colonial War
D. Dinis statue
John of God statue
Pope John Paul II Statue
St. Joseph's Church
Garden of the Coimbra Academic Association
Mermaid's Garden
Penedo da Saudade Garden
World War I Combatants Monument
Botanical Museum
Machado de Castro National Museum
Coimbra Sports Hall
Mermaid Garden Portal
New Cathedral of Coimbra
Coimbra University

In Souselas Parish
Souselas Football Field
St. Bartholomew's Chapel
São Sebastião da Marmeleira Chapel
Sergeant Major Chapel
Train station
St. James's Church
Niche of Saint Romão

In Taveiro Parish
Football field
Vila Pouca do Campo Train Station
Church

In Torre de Vilela Parish
St. Dominic's Chapel
Calvary Chapel
cruise
God's Logo Multisport

In the parish of Torres do Mondego
Chapel of Our Lady of Lapa
St. Anthony's Chapel
St. Benedict Chapel
St. Francis Chapel
St. John the Baptist Chapel
Canas Valley Chapel
St. Anthony's Chapel
Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Mondego River

In Trouxemil Parish
Lord of the Street Chapel
New Fountain of Cioga do Monte
Saint Anthony's Farm

In Vil de Matos Parish
Mother Church

Visit Rio Mondego - Ovens Algodres

The Mondego River crosses the county Furnace Algodres, makingthe boundary line of several of its parishes. Look the boundary line,along the banks of the river, allows us to observe magnificent landscapes.

Visit the Rio Alva - Arganil

The Alva River is a tributary of the Mondego River, rising in the west slope of Serra da Estrela, covers about 106 km before flowing into the Rio Mondego.

In his bed traverses a path winding between the slopes of the Serra da Estrela and Serra do Goshawk, where he dug up his bed. Throughout the Municipality of Arganil where leaves magnificent landscapes. The river Alva is broken in St. Maarten to the Cork dam Pillowcases after covering 78 km This dam had a maximum reduction of around 500m3 / s.
It is a river known to have a very high variation in its flow as it has a very low flow in summer, and very high in winter.