Figueira da Foz, rice paddies and saline pans excursion from Coimbra

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Place: Coimbra

Duration: 4 hours

Language: English, Spanish, Portuguese

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Entrance Fees Included

Guided Tour

Smaller Group Size

Small group

Transport included

Do this because

Explore the white sandy beaches of Figueira da Foz
Admire the Castle of Montemor
Marvel at the fields of Baixo Mondego
Taste the traditional Tentúgal pastry

What to expect

Join this half-day tour to discover the beaches of Figueira da Foz, the Castle of Montemor, and the extensive fields of corn and rice in Baixo Mondego with an expert guide.

Begin your experience in Coimbra where you'll start a ride to Figueira da Foz to visit the famous Praia da Claridade beach. After taking a walk on its white sand, get ready to visit the salt pans. Enter the Núcleo Museológico do Sal to learn more about salt production. Before returning to Coimbra, you'll cross the fields of Baixo Mondego, where you'll be surprised by the extensive corn and rice plantations. In this experience, you'll also see the Castle of Montemor, and learn more about its strategic location.

Before finishing, prepare yourself to taste the Tentúgal pastry, considered as one of the 7 wonders of Portuguese gastronomy. This sweet, strictly linked to the life of the convents, perfectly combines ingredients as, cinnamon, eggs, and puff pastry.