In the center of Portugal, between Lisbon and Porto lies the wonderful city of Coimbra. During the Middle Ages, for over a century, it served as the capital of the country, until the coveted title was transferred to Lisbon.
The fascinating city may be of interest to real estate investors. In Portugal because of the type of population that is there and not necessarily among the permanent residents of the city – the students.

Coimbra is known for its historic university, which was established in Lisbon in 1290 and later moved to Coimbra. Over time the university moved several times between the two cities until in 1537 its final settlement was established in Coimbra.

It is one of the oldest universities in Europe, is among the most important academic institutions in Portugal and is considered multinational. Today, the 8 faculties have over 30,000 students and faculty from Portugal and 70 different countries. The university has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Coimbra is a university city for everything. The university’s medical school serves as a high-quality hospital and research center. The university includes two museums, a botanical garden, a stadium, a theater, a sports center and an astronomical observatory and more.

Interplay between a long history and contemporary student ideals meet in Coimbra which is closely linked to its university. A modern city with a large student population; A university with a past and heritage; An ancient city with Moorish buildings, part of which is surrounded by a wall.

Coimbra is located in the center of Portugal and is an attractive tourist site. It can be set as a starting point for further trips in the area. Also, tourists traveling from Lisbon to Porto can stop and travel in Coimbra which is between the two cities.
You can spend one day in Coimbra, but also extend your stay for several days. A quick tour does not leave enough time to visit the attractive sites, walk around the side streets, the cobbled alleys or enjoy a coffee and pastry in a cafe. Also, watch a fado show typical of the city, come across a cheerful event of students, watch a procession or a ceremony together with local residents and tourists. Therefore, you should spend at least one night in the city before leaving for the next destination.

The magnificent university complex is housed in a former royal palace and stands on its own as a tourist site. Some of the attractions are: the impressive library in the baroque style with hundreds of thousands of books, some of them ancient and on diverse subjects; the great and magnificent hall; The clock tower with a great view of the city and the river crossing it and more. In the city itself there are Moorish fortifications, Gothic buildings, churches, various museums and a miniature park.

In terms of real estate investments in Portugal, the properties in Coimbra may be attractive for two purposes:
Renting long-term residences for students and faculty members of the university.
Renting short-term accommodations for tourists and travelers who wish to stay for a short time in the city.

Convenient public transport by train or bus reaches Lisbon, Porto and Coimbra.
The distance between Lisbon and Porto is about 320 km. The travel time is about 3 hours.
The distance between Lisbon and Coimbra is about 200 km. The journey takes about 2 hours.
The distance between Porto and Coimbra is about 120 km. The duration of the trip is about an hour and 15 minutes.