Bairrada Travel
2024
Bairrada Travel Info
DIVAHHH Portugal, 25-27 October, 2024
Practicalities
Where to go?
Hotel Astoria
https://www.almeidahotels.pt/en/hotel-astoria-in-coimbra/
Address: Av. Emídio Navarro 21, 3000-150 Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra, located in the heart of central Portugal, is a city rich in historical significance and renowned for its academic heritage. With a population of approximately 106,582, Coimbra presents a unique juxtaposition of historic allure and dynamic youthful vitality. Often referred to as the "City of Students," it is the proud home of the University of Coimbra, one of the oldest universities in Europe, founded in 1290. This esteemed institution injects the city with a lively, cosmopolitan ambiance, attracting students and scholars from around the globe and fostering a vibrant cultural scene.
More info: Coimbra | www.visitportugal.com ;
Visit Coimbra, historical city in central Portugal (portugalthisway.com)
How to get there?
By airplane
You can fly either to Porto Airport or to Lisbon airport.
From Porto Airport, it is possible to take a Taxi, Uber, or the E line of Metro do Porto (subway), by buying the Z4 Ticket to the Campanhã train station (41 min). There are train connections from Porto to Coimbra almost every hour: by taking IC (Intercidades) or Alfa Pendular (which is the fastest train in Portugal).
From Lisbon Airport, it is possible to take a Taxi, Uber, or the Red line of Metro de Lisboa to the Oriente train station (Estação do Oriente) in 10 min-ish. There are train connections from Lisboa to Coimbra almost every hour: IC/Alfa. You can also take the Regional type of train (which is a more affordable option, but also takes longer to arrive at the destination)
By train
Coimbra´s railway station is in the city's center, with different types of trains and fast services to all main cities in Portugal.
For more information on tickets and schedules just go to CP - Combo iOS de Portugal
https://www.cp.pt/passageiros/en
By Bus:
You can also take a BUS to Coimbra at either one of the airports or from different locations in the cities of Porto and Lisbon.
FlixBUS sometimes offers to pick you up from one of the airports to Coimbra
Rede de Expressos (Portuguese BUS company)
https://rede-expressos.pt/en/timetables
By car from airports
You can always rent a car and drive yourself.
If traveling by car, pay attention to Electronic Tolls if you use highways: Some highways in Portugal have electronic tolls exclusively. All lanes with electronic tolls are properly identified using the reference "Electronic toll only".
For more information, please go to www.portugaltolls.pt/en/web/portal-de-portagens/home.