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The Beiras


If coffee and cake sounds good, hotfoot it to this lovely relaxed cafe. Tea addicts can choose from a decent selection of infusions, while caffeine aficionados will not be disappointed by the excellent espresso-based coffees. Brownies, scones and cakes provide sweet sustenance.


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Nearby The Beiras attractions

1. Museu Municipal Dr Santos Rocha

0.24 MILES

This modern museum, beside the Parque das Abadias, houses a wonderfully eclectic collection of local archaeological finds, Roman coins, medieval statues,…

2. Praia da Figueira

0.26 MILES

Figueira da Foz's main beach is one of Portugal's largest, a vast expanse of yellow sand. It gets packed to the gills in summer, but has all the services,…

3. Núcleo Museológico do Sal

3.16 MILES

In the wetlands south of the city, this small museum charts the centuries-old history of salt production in the area. Old photos and models illustrate…

4. Serra da Boa Viagem

3.16 MILES

For those with wheels, this wooded headland carpeted in pines, eucalypts and acacias is a fine place for panoramas, picnics and cool walks. To get there…

5. Castelo do Montemor-o-Velho

9.75 MILES

Perched atop a rugged hilltop, this medieval castle dominates the surrounding landscape. Originally dating to the 10th century, it was the scene of much…

6. Conímbriga Roman Ruins

20.02 MILES

Set in the lush countryside southwest of Coimbra, this is Portugal’s largest and most impressive Roman site. Ancient Conímbriga was an important city in…

7. Convento de Santa Clara-a-Nova

22.88 MILES

On the west side of the river, this imposing convent was built in the 17th century to replace the original Convento de Santa Clara-a-Velha, which often…

8. Jardins da Quinta das Lágrimas

23.03 MILES

According to legend, this lovely pocket of parkland is where Dona Inês de Castro (aka Portugal's Juliet to the Infante Pedro's Romeo) was murdered on the…