Condeixa-a-Nova is a small town in central Portugal, about 15 kilometres south of Coimbra and easily reached by regular buses from there. The town itself is unremarkable, but it sits adjacent to the most important Roman archaeological site in Portugal.
Conimbriga — the ruins of a substantial Roman town — lies just outside Condeixa, and is the main reason to come here. The site is extensive, with a significant section of the town preserved at foundation level: mosaics, baths, a forum, and sections of the town walls are all visible. Some of the mosaic floors are outstanding. The Museu Monográfico de Conimbriga at the entrance holds sculpture, ceramics, and everyday objects found during excavations.
The site requires a few hours to explore properly and is well signed in Portuguese and English. Most visitors come as a day trip from Coimbra, though staying in Condeixa allows you to visit in the early morning before the tour groups arrive.