Any Expats in Coimbra or Braga?

I’m exploring moving to Portugal and will be visiting in early March.

I don’t want to live in the city, I’ve had enough of that. I plan to visit the university towns of Coimbra and Braga, they seem smaller and the library at Coimbra is calling to me.

Are there any expats (or locals) there that I could talk to? I’d like information on what it’s like to live there, what areas are best and whether or not I’d need a car.

Thanks to anyone who can help
Joni