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Tourism in Portugal
So this is Christmas!
There is something about Christmas time. Center of Portugal is home of quite unique Christmas celebrations that take place all over the region from the coastline to the inland. Feel the season spirit in all its splendour at Center of Portugal, the heart of Christmas!
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Center of Portugal destinations
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Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Inland Cities
Tomar
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Inland Cities
Leiria
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Fátima
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Inland Cities
Guarda
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Inland Cities
Viseu
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
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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Arts & Culture
Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
Nature & Outdoors
Berlengas
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Nature & Outdoors
Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Batalha UNESCO World Heritage
Nature & Outdoors
Poço da Broca river beach
Monuments & Attractions
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Monuments & Attractions
The Balconies of Guarda
Winter holidays: Discover Christmas Markets and Traditions in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Valinhos Sanctuary
Monuments & Attractions
UNESCO World Heritage Tour
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Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Guarda
Excellent options at the heart of Portugal's highest city!
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!
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.
Kids & Families
The EN2
The best way to discover the country from its northern mountains to its southern beaches via the EN2, also known as the Portuguese Route 66.
Food & Drink
Eating in Covilhã
The city of Covilhã offers its visitors truly unique gastronomic delights, deeply rooted in the historical past of the once factory-city.
Magazine
Edition 95 - Christmas
09.12.2024 • 26.12.2024
In Christmas time all roads lead home and to the heart of what really matters. Finding the beauty of small yet meaningful things while enjoying comfy vibes and mouth-watering traditional delicacies. This special Christmas edition sheds a light on the uniqueness of this festive season in Center of Portugal. Let the magic begin!
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.
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