3 Best Performing Arts in Coimbra and Central Portugal, Portugal

Once a 14th-century chapel, this atmospheric spot in Coimbra's Jewish Quarter now hosts nightly fado performances. Though the food won't necessarily win prizes, there is an extensive range of Portuguese wines, and you can opt for either a fado show and dinner, or just the fado and a drink. Either way, book at least a day in advance.

Here you can enjoy traditional fado in a room that's dark except for the spotlight on the performer. Daily sessions begin at 6 pm with a short history lesson on fado, followed by performances of the genre's most famous songs. It's best to book in advance via the website.