In the heart of Coimbra’s old town, next to the Almedina Door, Fangas is the go-to destination for petiscos (Portuguese tapas) and a great spot in which to try wines hailing from all over the country, with a deservedly special note of commendation going to their famous sangria. The restaurant is embedded in the old medieval walls of the city and named after the location in which farmers traded grain seeds until the late 18^th century. Enjoy mussels cooked in a spicy marinade or a selection of baked field mushrooms with coriander and cream cheese.

Galeria Santa Clara

Whilst first and foremost an art gallery, Santa Clara, located in the eponymous Coimbra district, boasts a central bar and restaurant where visitors can try an assortment of teas and cocktails. Pop in for a glass of sangria or a pot of loose leaf tea and enjoy one of the gallery’s major selling points: the homemade cakes and biscuits. An inside area functioning as a romantic winter garden caters for customers during the colder months but in the summer, tables and chairs pepper the large outdoor terrace. The gallery area is spread across two floors, regularly displaying works by new and established artists, most of whom work with the mediums of painting, sculpture and photography. Galeria Santa Clara, Rua António Augusto Gonçalves 67, Coimbra, Portugal, +351 965 877 050

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