Boasting one of the oldest and most characteristic European universities, the district of Coimbra has some of the best rural landscapes in Portugal, being, naturally, the Portuguese center of rallies.
With a flat coastline and a mountainous interior, the contrast of landscapes is remarkable.
Highlights in the Coimbra district:
The city of Coimbra is a must, and Figueira da Foz and Montemor-o-Velho on the coast and Piódão in the interior are well worth the trip.