Location: Figueira da Foz
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Top 10 Things to do in Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Figueira da Foz (Portuguese pronunciation: [fiˈɣɐjɾɐ ðɐ ˈfɔʃ]), also known as Figueira for short, is a city and a municipality in the Coimbra District, in Portugal. Practically at the midpoint of Iberian Peninsula's western coast, it is located at the mouth of the Mondego River, 40 km west of Coimbra, and sheltered by hills (Serra da Boa Viagem). The population in 2011 was 62,125, in an area of 379.05 km². The city of Figueira da Foz proper has a population of 46,600. It is the second largest city in the district of Coimbra.
Restaurants in Figueira da Foz
1. Praia da Figueira (Figueira Beach)
Overall Ratings
4 based on 620 reviews
Reviewed By Kawakwa - Vernon, Canada
We visited a early October...water was a bit chilly to swim but nice walking on the sand or the beautiful board walks... walks include a cycling lane as well... numerous small cafes and bars.. some closed for the season but lots to service the small numbers of visitors... I suspect that this crazy busy in July and August...
2. Nucleo Museologico do Sal
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Curfew156 - Melbourne, Australia
You will need a car to get to this location. Drive over the bridge and follow the signs. On the other side of the bridge you turn left at the roundabout then drive a further 2-3 kms, then turn right at some shops (signed) and drive out a little dirt road for about 1km.
We arrived
about 1pm and there wa s already a tour underway. The next tour was not till 2.30. However the lady gave us heaps of information about the process to make salt. I don't think that should would normally do this, but she said we were from so far away (Australia) that she wanted to tell us about it. She spoke excellent English.
3. Mondego River
Overall Ratings
4 based on 50 reviews
4. Santa Catarina Fortress
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
After our visit to the castle of Montemor-o-Velho, we hit the road again in the direction of “Figueira-da-Foz” who is about 18 km further on the same road.
When you arrive you will have to drive until the gasoline station and turn than right, follow this street with on your left the see and small harbour, after about, 1,2 km you will see on your left a parking place, and on your right you will see what is left over from the “Fortress of Santa Catarina”.
Park the car (for free in September) and doing so you can walk around to see the fortress which is closed for public.
It has being built in the 15th century. This in order to protect the entrance from boats (Corsairs) coming from the sea into the “Mondego river”.
It had about 15 pieces of artillery from different calibre.
It has also a “Lighthouse”, they stopped to use this in 1991.
For the rest it is nothing special but worth to have a small stop and to take some pictures.
5. Cabo Mondego Viewpoint
Overall Ratings
4 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By vitorbabrazil - Salvador, Brazil
I failed to understand why the Beaches of Figueira were so highly recommended, they have absolutely nothing of unique!
Therefore, the comparison with Copacabana is just laughable, to say the least!
This viewpoint is not that bad but you overlook nothing special, so...
One must be very careful with kids there, it's always very windy anyway.
I would neither go back to Figueira, let alone drive all the way up to that viewpoint!
6. Palacio Sotto Maior
Overall Ratings
4 based on 45 reviews
Reviewed By Amazon122s - Santa Comba Dao, Portugal
So after the casino we went to visit the “Palaçio Sotto Mayor” situated almost in the middle of Figueira da Foz, it is a palace which is built by Joaquim Sotto Mayor in the 20th century in the French construction style, by a project of Gaston Landeck.
This “Palace” was made to have weddings and has on his interior divided over 5 floors very nice saloons and fine pieces of furniture and is decorated with works of different Portuguese artists from that time.
So the Portuguese people describe it as the most divine place for having his wedding, civil ceremonials or religious ones, cocktails and receptions all of this mixed with a splendid view over the beach.
It is normally closed for tourists, so you only can see it from the outside, but anyhow it is a place worth to see during your visit.
7. Nucleo Museologico do Mar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By Damien M - Ipswich, United Kingdom
Located in Buarcos adjacent to Figueira da Foz this small museum offers a fascinating insight into local maritime history, focusing principally on the fishing industry. The endurance, resilience and sacrifices of local fishermen and their families are clearly presented, together with information and displays of...MoreThanks!
8. Santos Rocha Municipal Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By Paweł C
The place has a great collection to see. Visiting it could be a great history lesson. Personally, I really enjoyed military collection.
9. Coliseu Figueirense na Figueira da Foz
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 41 reviews
Reviewed By Eli B - Sydney, Australia
Lively and cosmopolitan,this is one popular resort town that has a marina,casino and a wide curving beach with real breakers for surfers. this is a place that exudes jolity. its got les hedonistic attractions in the municipal museum with its eclectic archeological displays of music,photos,carpets,furniture,etc.
but for sheer amazement,the interior of the Casa do Paco is a magnet,not to be missed with its cache of 8000 Delfi tiles taken from a shipwreck. the fortress makes for a good climb before lunch,the choice being generous and if seafood rocks your taste buds,you are in good territory.
10. Praia da Murtinheira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By Klaus S - Sankt Polten, Austria
If you would like to have a lonely beach at the Atlantic coast with some basic amenities, take this one. It is definitely worth driving the way down to this place, it is simply perfect, super waves, only a few people, but still some technical infrastructure. Can not be better!
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