Living in Coimbra

Portugal is one of the safest countries in Europe. There is a relaxed lifestyle here, which results in a friendly atmosphere. Crime levels in general are low and more concentrated in the country’s largest cities, Lisbon and Porto. You can generally be alone on the streets at night, where you will find people sitting around drinking, restaurants still full, and children playing in parks. The cost of living in Portugal is one of the cheapest to live in Europe. Compared to the United States, for example, the cost of living in Portugal is almost 60% lower and rents are half of what they are there.

Famous for its university, Coimbra is one of the best cities to live in Portugal. Being a former capital of Portugal, Coimbra is a beautiful riverside city with a ton of history, full of interesting places to visit. With excellent access to the sea, countryside and mountains, if you wish to live in a property in Coimbra, you will have plenty to explore. The city has good public transport services, good nightlife, parks and woods, good structure in hospital services and high quality emergency services, good restaurants, joyful festivals throughout the year, as well as cultural attractions, with theatre, music and museums.