One of the cultural curiosities Portugal has is the ability to break the ankles of anyone who dares wear their prize 'aid to the butt and boobs' shoes. The streets are paved in small stones which makes 'step on a crack and you'll fall and break your back' a certain possibility. However, these pavements are beautiful and, compared to our tarmacced streets at home, you can appreciate how much effort has been put into creating them. In different cities there are different designs on the floor and here are some pictures that I took at Figueira da Foz:
Fear not, there is a way to get around this stiletto problem if you are of the teeny type. Wedges will be your best friend. Everyone here wears them so don't bother bringing stilettos unless you are some amazing dancing hybrid or have bones of steel.
Here are more pictures of pretty calçadas in and around Coimbra:
Here are more pictures of pretty calçadas in and around Coimbra:
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