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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
Abrantes
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Inland Cities
Fátima
Inland Cities
Guarda
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Inland Cities
Leiria
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Inland Cities
Viseu
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Tomar
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Coastal Cities
Peniche
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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Nature & Outdoors
Portas de Ródão
Panoramic swings: collecting memories in unique destinations
Monuments & Attractions
Border Castles
Nature & Outdoors
Óbidos Lagoon
Monuments & Attractions
The Palace of Buçaco
Monuments & Attractions
The University of Aveiro
Nature & Outdoors
BioRia Estarreja
Winter holidays: Discover Christmas Markets and Traditions in Center of Portugal
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Woods
Food & Drink
Olaias
Kids & Families
Parque dos Monges
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Articles
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Nature & Outdoors
The starry skies above us
The region of the Historical Village Castelo Rodrigo, also known as "the star village", is absolutely mind-blowing for dark sky enthusiasts!
Nature & Outdoors
Quinta d'Arminho
Located in Mangualde, near Viseu, Quinta d'Arminho produces olive oil, several varieties of fruits, vegetables and blueberries.
Churches & Monasteries
"Psalterium" by Ana Bonifácio
Created by the architect Ana Bonifácio, the work "Psalterium" integrates the temporary exhibit "Rosarium: Joy and Light, Pain and Glory". The rosaries are literally the symbol of the connection between heaven and earth. The bond that unites all pilgrims during their spiritual journey to Fátima.
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes.
Food & Drink
Castelo Branco Cheese
From pure sheep milk comes the most intense flavour in the region: the Castelo Branco cheese.
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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