Founded in 200 B.C. the settlement consists of two main houses with magnificent mosaic floors together with several bathhouses and working fountains.

Beyond the Roman wall are the remains of an aqueduct and forum.

The local museum houses artifacts excavated from the site.

Twelve kilometres from Condeixa is the old University town of Coimbra. It was founded in the 13th Century and, until the 1900’s, was the only University in Portugal. It has a rich academic tradition and its law facalty has world wide reknown. The student population is noted for its vibrancy.

The University is situated at the top of a hill and dominates the old town with its narrow, cobbled streets and courtyards.

There is a Baroque library, with magnificent wall and ceiling paintings, which houses a large collection of rare books.

Another building of note is the Old Cathedral (Se Velha) which was originally built in the 12th Century and is a fine example of Romanesque architecture containing impressive tombs of former bishops.

The silver tomb of the patron saint of Coimbra, Queen Isabel, is housed in the 17th Century Convento de Santa Clara-a-Nova.

The beautifully presented and furnished Pousada Condeixa-a-Nova is a peaceful haven after a strenuous day of sightseeing.

The accommodation comprises 45 bedrooms all with private bathroom, bathing gowns, hair dryer, air conditioning, Cable television, telephone, locker and mini-bar. Some bedrooms are inter-connecting.

Facilities include restaurant, bar, terrace, lift, facilities for disabled persons, swimming pool, tennis court and parking. The Pousada is air conditioned.

Dining in Portugal is usually excellent and the restaurants of the Pousada group are no exception. They offer a variety of dishes including a selection of local and regional specialities.

This Pousada also offers conference facilites.

Activities in the area include as hunting, sea fishing, cruises, rowing, horse riding, mountain bikes, bird watching, and rafting on the Mondego River.

The international airport at Porto (Oporto) is approximately 126 kilometers from this Pousada of Portugal.