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Tourism in Portugal
Hiking in Center of Portugal
Center of Portugal can be a true surprise for both amateur and highly experienced hikers. Discover the best hiking trails from the coastline to the inland amidst the most jaw-dropping natural landscapes! When sustainable travel meets nature and mindfulness.
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Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
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Inland Cities
Tomar
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Inland Cities
Fátima
Inland Cities
Viseu
Inland Cities
Guarda
Inland Cities
Leiria
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Coimbra
Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature
Bussaco National Forest is the first certified Healing Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. A soul-soothing place to connect with nature, leaving all noise behind.
Bussaco Healing Forest
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
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Monuments & Attractions
UNESCO World Heritage tour of the University of Coimbra
Nature & Outdoors
The gardens of Casa da Ínsua
Food & Drink
Ovar sponge cake
Nature & Outdoors
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Estalagem de Santa Iria Hotel & Spa
Nature & Outdoors
Embraced by Nature
Arts & Culture
Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
Cities & Villages
Easter break in Center of Portugal
Food & Drink
Welcome Center of the Dão Wine Route
Quinta da Sra. Marocas
Nature & Outdoors
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Churches & Monasteries
Church of São Vicente
Articles
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Food & Drink
Eating in Leiria
The city and the whole region of Leiria is a true icon of gastronomy. Absolutely perfect for foodies and the most demanding tastes. There are restaurants that were converted in unrivalled legends in Portugal, Meccas of the finest cuisine and opulent tables. A foodie's delight!
Nature & Outdoors
Andante molto mosso
The second movement of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is "Andante molto mosso", portraying a scene by the lake. It begins with the strings playing a motif that imitates flowing water.
Cities & Villages
Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra
Embraced by the Mondego River, the enchanting city of Coimbra has countless attractions on both sides of the river.
Food & Drink
Portuguese chicken
In Portugal, the four indigenous chicken breeds, Pedrês Portuguesa, Preta Lusitânica, Amarela (yellow) and Branca (white), are on the verge of extinction, so their conservation is absolutely urgent.
Arts & Culture
Street art in Leiria
Explore Leiria's historic center through Sílvia Patrício's street art tour, inspired by Eça de Queirós' novel. Book a guided tour!
Magazine
Edition 94 - Small charming accommodations
17.09.2024 • 01.10.2024
Small, handmade, human. Center of Portugal offers a handful of such stunning accommodations. A second edition was absolutely necessary. Away from the crowds, closer to the sparkle of uniqueness.
Edition 93 - Small unique accommodations
16.09.2024 • 30.09.2024
Center of Portugal brings you closer to what really matters. To the essence of life. Embraced by Nature. These are quite outstanding accommodations at the heart of peaceful natural settings, ruled by silence. Small, handmade, human. This is the motto for 2025.
Edition 92 - Aristides de Sousa Mendes
05.08.2024 • 19.08.2024
“What kind of world is this where you have to be mad to do the right thing?”. This edition pays homage to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul who saved millions of lives from the horror of the holocaust. The man who had the courage to do the right thing, only following the rules of his enlightened disobedience.
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