Café Santa Cruz

Coimbra

Coimbra's historic showpiece cafe is set in a beautiful high-vaulted former chapel, with stained-glass windows and graceful stone arches. Outside, a terrace grants lovely views over Praça 8 de Maio. Don't miss the crúzios, egg- and almond-based conventual cakes for which the cafe is famous.

Popular with tourists and locals alike, the cafe also has regular free fado.