Tourism in Portugal

Summer in Center of Portugal
Summer time has arrived to Center of Portugal full of refreshing surprises and mesmerising spots! Summer is our favourite colour!
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Center of Portugal destinations

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Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Guarda

Mondego Walkways

A fascinating route across the best-kept secrets of Mondego River that has been designed in full respect to the highest sustainability standards.
Mondego Walkways
Tourism in Portugal
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The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Churches & Monasteries
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Encosta do Sobreiro
Encosta do Sobreiro
Aldeia Viçosa river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Aldeia Viçosa river beach
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Idanha-a-Velha
Cities & Villages
Idanha-a-Velha
Monastery of Batalha UNESCO World Heritage
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Batalha UNESCO World Heritage
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
The Aveiro “Ria”
Nature & Outdoors
The Aveiro “Ria”
Poço da Broca river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Poço da Broca river beach
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Garden Tour
Nature & Outdoors
Garden Tour
Sítio in Nazaré
Monuments & Attractions
Sítio in Nazaré
Articles

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Sleeping in Alcobaça
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Alcobaça
The pleasant city of Alcobaça offers its visitors surprising options in terms of accommodation. Travellers can stay at the brand new 5-star hotel Montebelo Alcobaça Historic Hotel, located in a wing of the stunning UNESCO World Monastery of Alcobaça or at other renowned hotels that provide all the modern comfort and a dedicated service, committed to excellence.
Christmas in Águeda
Cities & Villages
Christmas in Águeda
In the holiday season they are white and full of light, turning the city of Águeda, in the region of Aveiro, into a must-see Christmas spot. 
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the University of Coimbra
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the University of Coimbra
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: Life and Education at the University of Coimbra. Diplomacy and Freedom of Thought in the Early 20th Century.
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
Churches & Monasteries
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today this work can be seen from an horizontal perspective upon a replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vetruvian Man. 
Carmelite Route
Religion & Spirituality
Carmelite Route
The Carmelite Route connects Coimbra to Fátima along a 100 km long trail at the heart of a peaceful and dazzling natural landscape. 
Magazine
Edition 98 - Ocean: Blue Dialogue
Edition 98 - Ocean: Blue Dialogue
14.04.2025 • 28.04.2025
Dedicated to the theme “Ocean: Blue Dialogue”, World Expo Osaka 2025 will be held from April 13th to October 13th. Portugal and Japan share a 500 years-old History, along with a common concern for the sustainability of our oceans and the urgent need to foster a blue economy. This edition follows an inspirational journey across the Atlantic coastline, unveiling its iconic coastal cities, jaw-dropping surf spots and welcoming fishing towns. 
Edition 97 - Weddings
Edition 97 - Weddings
31.03.2025 • 14.04.2025
Center of Portugal has all it takes to be a perfect wedding destination: breath-taking venues, unique natural landscapes along with top-professional wedding planners who put all their passion into every single detail. Because love will always be the secret ingredient.
Edition 96 - Easter holidays
Edition 96 - Easter holidays
10.02.2025 • 03.03.2025
Easter time can be the perfect excuse to venture into Center of Portugal's inspiring diversity. Matching all tastes, there's a place for everyone in this embracing region. From the jaw-dropping Atlantic coastline to the charming inland, authenticity is the key. Waiting for Easter to come is just part of the magic. 
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