If, hypothetically speaking, it's pouring rain and you need a spot to get some work done, Alma…read moreShopping is an excellent option. The top floor is a food court. While the food selection isn't particularly varied or exciting, they have standard food court fare. It's fine as long as you're not here to Instagram it. What matters is that they have wifi (which requires a PT phone number to access) and outlets, along with a variety of seating options on two levels. There's also wifi downstairs from Auchan, which you can use while sitting at a coffee shop. The whole mall is clean, new, and generally pleasant. It's not a big mall, so it doesn't have a huge selection of stores. I'm told the Forum is better. Still, the Forum is not in the middle of a neighborhood and just outside of downtown, while Alma Shopping is. Alma Shopping is also connected to a nice pool and gym facility.

From the owner: Moda, streetwear. Marcas: Fred Perry, Levi's, Stussy, Obey, Casio, G-Shock, New Balance, Saucony,…read moreHerschel.

This hipermercado is owned by the French conglomerate Auchan. It has a good variety of everything…read more- including two and a half aisles just of yogurt! Plenty of cheeses, meats of various ilks, produce, and also a section of electronic goods (cameras, computers, etc...) If you like to shop you can spend a long time in here. It is in the Dolce Vita mall in southeast Coimbra, next to the stadium.

A very cool store that sells cotton socks. In great colors…read more I bought a lavender pair for €4.60.

Bruno is a great host. He loves artisanal wines of Portugal…read more We bought the wine/cheese pairing. He picks the wines and cheeses after asking what we like and then he gives you a short lecture on each wine. Just amazing. €25

We somehow learned about this shop via an Internet travel site. Wow! Bruno served us a series of…read morePortuguese wines pared with delicious cheeses, olive olio, honey and balsamic vinegar. Best of all, Bruno took the time to educate us about Portuguese wines that are sadly not available in the US. We left happy and we will be back.