Tourism in Portugal

Summer holidays in Center of Portugal

Looking for a peaceful and authentic summer holiday? Discover why the Center of Portugal is one of the best-kept secrets in Europe for sun, culture, and natural beauty.

Summer holidays in Center of Portugal
Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

Covilhã
Inland Cities

Covilhã
Viseu
Inland Cities

Viseu
Tomar
Inland Cities

Tomar
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela
Aveiro
Coastal Cities

Aveiro
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities

Figueira da Foz
Leiria
Inland Cities

Leiria
Óbidos
Coastal Cities

Óbidos
Guarda
Inland Cities

Guarda
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History

Schist Villages
Peniche
Coastal Cities

Peniche
Batalha
Coastal Cities

Batalha
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Castelo Branco

Garden Tour

Discover the most amazing gardens of Centro de Portugal region and surrender to the unique beauty of these breathtaking places of inner peace and sheer bewilderment! 
Gardens of Center of Portugal
Tourism in Portugal
What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Sports & Leisure

Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Foz do Arelho wooden paths
Nature & Outdoors

Foz do Arelho wooden paths
Major Seminary of Coimbra
Religion & Spirituality

Major Seminary of Coimbra
Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
Archeology & Heritage

Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Monuments & Attractions

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Glass sky
Monuments & Attractions

Glass sky
Panteão dos Almeida
Monuments & Attractions

Panteão dos Almeida
Embraced by Nature

Embraced by Nature
Reguengo do Fetal
Cities & Villages

Reguengo do Fetal
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Toino Abel
Shopping

Toino Abel
Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós
Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós
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Articles

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Vergílio Ferreira
Arts & Culture

Vergílio Ferreira

Born in the tiny village of Melo, within Guarda district, Vergílio Ferreira had since early childhood a very hard burden to carry, when his parents emigrated to the United States of America. This sense of austerity can be clearly felt all over his fictional and philosophic works. As well as the overwhelming influence of Serra da Estrela in his world vision.
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
Nature & Outdoors

Limodorum trabutianum Battandier

The Limodorum species is definitely among the most peculiar wild orchid species in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. This species can be easily spotted all over this stunning natural park, growing in dry alkaline soils amidst many dead layer.   
Republics of Coimbra
Arts & Culture

Republics of Coimbra

Legendary spaces in the academic life, the Portuguese city where academic tradition is felt more fervently than anywhere else.
Sleeping in Óbidos
Cities & Villages

Sleeping in Óbidos

Literary hotels, sustainable accommodations near Óbidos Lagoon or exceptional golf resort hotels. The welcoming flowery town of Óbidos provides its visitors comfortable hotels and exquisite accommodation at the heart of absolutely settings. 
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
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. 
Magazine
Edition 104 - Portugal

Edition 104 - Portugal

23.07.2026 • 02.08.2026
What's to love about Portugal? What drives travellers from all corners of the world to come back to Portugal? The main argument is a caring people, welcoming visitors with genuine hospitality, warm hugs and lavish tables. But there are more reasons to love Portugal. And its inspiring soul. In the words of renowned musicologist Rui Vieira Nery: "Portugal is the great poem". 
Edition 103 - A matter of faith

Edition 103 - A matter of faith

06.07.2026 • 19.07.2026
The devotion to Our Lady of Nazaré brings Portugal and Brazil together. An ocean of deep-rooted faith and the common language of hope. Building a better world through meaningful connections that can not be seen, but felt. 
Edition 102 - Cutting edge

Edition 102 - Cutting edge

27.04.2026 • 11.05.2026
The city of Caldas da Rainha, once a glamorous thermal resort, founded by Queen D. Leonor back in the 15th century, has always been at the forefront of innovation and creativity. The genius of Bordallo Pinheiro ceramics or the ground-breaking cutlery tradition are among the many examples of this cutting-edge destination.  
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