Coimbra is known as the city of the students. There is two big week festivals that represent the Academic life. In October the Latada welcomes the caloiros (freshman) to University. In May, the Queima das Fitas is the biggest Portuguese academic party where finalist celebrates the terminus of the degree. Make sure to see the Serenata and the Cortejo in Queima das Fitas, two fantastic episodes of Coimbra.