Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 967 647 910; Rua Dr A Lopes Guimarães 28; Fri & Sat)
This lively disco/nightclub spinning
mostly pop, rock and electronica has a party atmosphere and a perfect downtown location
one block from the beach. Entry is normally around €6 to €8, including a drink.
Entertainment
Casino Figueira
( 233 408 400;
www.casinofigueira.pt
; Rua Dr Calado 1; 3pm-3am Sun-Thu, 4pm-4am Fri & Sat)
Shim-
mering in neon and acrylic, Figueira's casino is the epicentre of the city's nightlife. Crawl-
ing with cash-laden holidaymakers in search of a quick buck, it has roulette and slot ma-
chines, occasional free cabaret shows and a sophisticated piano bar with live music after
11pm most evenings. Dress up at night - beach attire, thongs (flip-flops) or sports shoes
may keep you out.
CASINO
Centro de Artes e
Espectáculos
( 233 407 200;
www.cae.pt
)
Behind the museum, CAE hosts big-name bands, theatre and art-
house cinema. Check the website or pick up a schedule at the
turismo
.
ARTS CENTRE
Information
2-7.30pm Mon, 9.30am-7.30pm Tue-Fri, 2-7pm Sat)
Free in-
Biblioteca Municipal
(Rua Calouste Gulbenkian;
ternet at the town library.
Turismo
(
233 422 610;
www.figueiraturismo.com
; Av 25 de Abril;
9.30am-1pm & 2.30-6pm)
Getting There & Away
The train and bus stations are right next to each other, 1.5km east of the beach.
BUS
Figueira is served by two long-distance companies.
Moisés Correia de Oliveira
( 233 426 703;
www.moises-transportes.pt
)
has at least hourly service (fewer on weekends) via Montemor - o-
Velho to Coimbra (€3.90, 1½ hours).
Rede Expressos
(
www.rede-expressos.pt
)
has buses to Lisbon (€15.50, 2¾ hours, at least three
daily) via Leiria; and to Aveiro (€8.50, one hour, two to four daily).
