O Homem Verde

We are well placed with easy access in the hills of the Serra do Lousa in the central region of Coimbra. Set in an area with many natural and cultural attractions within easy reach there is much to discover! Our area has many beautiful river beaches to enjoy and they often have cafes alongside for snacks as well as easy access zones for children. Very close to us the lovely Loucainha pool which also has great walking trails which will take you through woodland to the top of the serra, or downhill to the gorgeous Pedra de Ferida waterfall, a cascade some 16 metres high with a natural pool beneath in which you can bathe! The pretty village of Espinhal also offers a great opportunity for adults and children alike have adventure in the trees climbing with rope walks and slides with safety supervision. The town of Penela has great restaurants along with a castle to visit, a weekly market and an extensive adventure playground for children. Not far from Penela you can find the spectacular landscape of Buracas do Casmilo, open caves set within cliffs which have been used since ancient times for shelter and protection - a quite prehistoric experience! On the way to the Coimbra is the World Heritage site of Conimbriga which offers some of the best preserved Roman mosiacs around. Coimbra itself is a small and historic city boasting one of the oldest universities in Europe which is well worth a visit for its fantastic Harry Potter-esque library, as well as a fascinating subterranean Roman forum. A walk around the historic centre takes you through narrow lanes and open squares of cafes and centuries old churches as well as art galleries and bars where you can often catch a performance of Coimbran fado music.