What to do in Coimbra when it rains
A wet day in Coimbra is no write-off: spend it among the museums and galleries, browse an indoor market, or linger over coffee somewhere cosy.
Museums
Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.
- National Museum Machado de Castro Largo Dr. José Rodrigues, 3000-236 Coimbra, Portugal
- Cervejaria Praxis Rua António Gonçalves 28/29 Santa Clara, 3040-375 Coimbra, Portugal
- UC Exploratório - Centro de Ciência Viva da Universidade de Coimbra Rotunda das Lages, Parque Verde do Mondego, Santa Clara, 3041-901 Coimbra, Portugal
- Museu da Ciência da Universidade de Coimbra Largo Marquês de Pombal 3000, 3000-350 Coimbra, Portugal
- Chemistry Laboratory Coimbra (Sé Nova, Santa Cruz, Almedina e São Bartolomeu), 3000-350 Coimbra, Portugal
- Palácio Quinta da Portela Palácio, 3030-481 Coimbra, Portugal
Art galleries
Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.
- Atelier A Fábrica R. Simões de Castro 173, 3000-388 Coimbra, Portugal
- A Camponeza R. da Louça 80, 3000-423 Coimbra, Portugal
- Galeria Sete Av. Elísio de Moura 53, Fonte da Cheira, 3030-183 Coimbra, Portugal
- RodaoCentro - Freestyle Hip Hop Coimbra Ponte Rainha Santa Isabel Parque Municipal Skate Coimbra baixo da ponte Pool, 3030-215 Coimbra, Portugal
- Galeria De Arte R. da Louça 35, 3000-308 Coimbra, Portugal
- Ilustração ao Vento R. Quebra Costas 38 C, 3000-088 Coimbra, Portugal
Historic sites
Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.
- Praça da República Praça República, 3000-343 Coimbra (Sé Nova), Portugal
- Convento São Francisco Av. da Guarda Inglesa 1a, 3040-193 Coimbra, Portugal
- Praça do Comércio Praça do Comércio 28, 3000-116 Coimbra, Portugal
- Palace of Schools 3000-515 Coimbra, Portugal
- Aqueduto de São Sebastião / Arcos do Jardim Alameda Júlio Henriques, 3000-393 Coimbra, Portugal
- Escadas Monumentais 3000-520 Coimbra, Portugal
Covered markets
Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.
- Continente Coimbrashopping Av. Mendes Silva, Alto de São João, 3030-193 Coimbra, Portugal
- Continente Bom Dia Coimbra Av. Fernão de Magalhães 333, 3000-176 Coimbra, Portugal
- Mercado Municipal D. Pedro V R. Olímpio Nicolau Rui Fernandes 208, 3000-122 Coimbra, Portugal
- Continente Av. José Bonifácio de Andrade e Silva 1, 3040-389 Coimbra, Portugal
- Modelo Continente Coimbra - Eiras Retail Park, R. Barca Ribeira de Eiras, 3020-497 Coimbra, Portugal
- Mercado do Calhabé Tv. dos Combatentes da Grande Guerra 8, 3000 Coimbra, Portugal
Cafés
Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.
- Nau Coffee Brunch & Specialty Coffee R. Borges Carneiro 64, 3000-079 Coimbra, Portugal
- Café Santa Cruz Praça 8 de Maio, 3000-300 Coimbra, Portugal
- Briosa Coimbra Largo da Portagem, 3000-201 Coimbra, Portugal
- Pastelaria Vénus Av. Calouste Gulbenkian 131, Celas, 3000-092 Coimbra, Portugal
- Galp Ribeira de Coselhas, Circular Externa de Coimbra, 3000-391 Coimbra, Portugal
- Café Couraça Couraça de Lisboa 30, 3000-434 Coimbra, Portugal
Indoor shopping
Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.
- Forum Coimbra Av. José Bonifácio de Andrade e Silva 1, 3040-193 Coimbra, Portugal
- Alma Shopping R. Gen. Humberto Delgado 202/211, Fonte da Cheira, 3030-327 Coimbra, Portugal
- Centro Comercial CoimbraShopping Av. Mendes Silva, Alto de São João, 3030-193 Coimbra, Portugal
- Gira Solum Galerias R. Joao de Deus Ramos 146, Fonte da Cheira, 3030-328 Coimbra, Portugal
- Centro Comercial Galerias Avenida Av. Sá da Bandeira N. 33, 3000-351 Coimbra, Portugal
- Shopping de Celas Av. Calouste Gulbenkian, Celas, 3000-092 Coimbra, Portugal
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