10 Best Places to Retire in Portugal

5. Coimbra

IM Score: 21
Cost of Living Index: 48.71
Hospital to Population Ratio: 20,845
Temperature: 51/83°F
Rain Days: 4/24
Sun Days: 7/25

If the culture is something you appreciate, then Coimbra’s title of “major cultural center” will surely appeal to you. The city is known to have the oldest academic institution in Portugal and rest of the Portuguese-speaking world, which helped to shape Coimbra’s diverse cultural life. In the recent decades, the city evolved into a significant touristic destination, thanks to the rich history and monuments.