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16:31
Eat chanfana at A Taberna before the sun goes down. This regional restaurant is specialized in the local slow-cooked pork dish and is just a short walk from the memorial. Note that they are closed for dinner on Sundays and for lunch on Mondays, so check the day of your visit.
17:31
Stand at the Memorial da Irmã Lúcia as the sun sets. The memorial is dedicated to Sister Lúcia, the Carmelite sister who witnessed the Fátima apparitions. With the sun setting toward the WSW, you will get the best view of the light fading over the landscape. The memorial is open Tuesday to Sunday from 15:00 to 18:00, so arrive before the gates close.
18:16
Walk to Tropical for a drink after dark. This bar is open late until 02:00 every day, making it a reliable spot to unwind after the sunset. It is close to the memorial, so the walk is short.
Local tip
The memorial closes at 18:00. If you are visiting on a Sunday, A Taberna is closed for dinner, so consider skipping the meal step or choosing a different day. Tropical is open every day until 02:00, so it is a safe bet for the evening drink.
Check before you go
- Memorial da Irmã Lúcia is closed on Mondays and closes at 18:00 on other days.
- A Taberna is closed for dinner on Sundays and for lunch on Mondays.
- Check the exact sunset time for your specific day, as it varies slightly throughout the year.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Coimbra (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).