Tourism in Portugal

Easter holidays in Center of Portugal

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.

Óbidos

The Lines of Torres - the routes

The Lines of Torres are among world's most elaborate defensive systems ever built. 
The Lines of Torres
Tourism in Portugal
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The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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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. 
Magical Tomar
Cities & Villages

Magical Tomar

No other city in Center of Portugal region is so deeply charged with fascinating symbols as Tomar. There are multiple overlapping layers of History, hidden passages, ancient rites and a very thin line between the sacred and the pagan. This tour, created by prestigious Professor Carlos Trincão, leads you to a magical Tomar, as you have never seen it before.
From Nazaré to Peniche
Cities & Villages

From Nazaré to Peniche

We say goodbye to the unique classical charm of Figueira da Foz and head to a once small fishing town that became a major surf Mecca, Nazaré.
Allegro
Nature & Outdoors

Allegro

The third movement of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is "Allegro", presenting a merry gathering of country folk. The tiny inviting villages of Center of Portugal are attracting younger generations, gaining a brand new life. These villages are the epicentre of a stress-free lifestyle. In Portugal, we celebrate life with food, sitting at the table with our beloved ones! Food for body and soul.
Dinosaurs in Figueira da Foz
Archeology & Heritage

Dinosaurs in Figueira da Foz

A fossil of a 154 million-year-old dinosaur footprint was discovered recently in Figueira da Foz, by mere chance, following earth-moving works on the southern slope of the Boa Viagem Mountain, in Figueira da Foz.