Here you’ll find a little bit of everything. There are historic villages, thermal springs, mountain communities devoted to design, the world’s largest waves, castles, canals, cherries and wine. In a region so varied - so steeped in history - all visitors can really hope to gather are snapshots; vignettes of life and legacy in a destination that defies definition and seeks to surprise.
The Portuguese Tourism board - Turismo de Portugal - has created a pioneering health label for hotels, tourism in the country houses, active tourism enterprises, rent-a-cars, and other tourism-related companies, in order to ensure that travellers can have confidence and feel safe while choosing Portugal as a travel destination in the near future. Health security is the top priority and other countries have also followed the highly praised Portuguese example. A symbol of trust in this challenging era.
Find out moreThe time has come for the journey to start all over again. We are making the destination safe for you, for all of us. We miss you and the best way to show you this is our full commitment to your safety. Play it safe, as if your life depended on it. Because it does. No arms are needed to feel truly embraced and welcomed by a destination. It's all about the way we take care of one another. We will embrace you soon. When all this is over.
Find out moreTomorrow is today. Let's change today and we will keep visiting tomorrow.
This is a call for union. For the collective conscience and the will of these destinations to protect what has been given by nature and which is the essence of their identity.
This nature, which dazzles travelers will only be maintained if each one is responsible for attracting more conscious visitors.
Parque do Barrocal is certainly one of the most incredible parks in Portugal. Before opening to the public in November 2020, it was awarded the prestigious Architecture MasterPrize.
Barrocal is a unique natural space within the city of Castelo Branco, integrated in the UNESCO Naturtejo Global Geopark and in the International Tejo / Tajo Biosphere Reserve. Its fascinating geological landscape, shaped over 310 million of years of tectonic movements and climate change holds unexpected biodiversity.
Follow this yummy sugar route of Center of Portugal and discover a brave new world of Convent-based delicacies and the most outstanding sweets that will leave you breathless! Calories don't count when you're happy!
Find out moreBecause life is too short not to fall in temptation, Center of Portugal invites you to celebrate the noble wines of Dão, Bairrada, Beira Interior, Tejo and Lisbon wine regions. Outstanding wines, incredible tasting spots and a true hymn to life!
Find out morePortugal is a prestigious international golf destination. The golf courses of Center of Portugal are among Europe's best golf courses: West Cliffs, Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf, Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf, Praya d’El Rey Golf Course, Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort and Montebelo Golfe.
The best sport to play in times of social distancing.
1-star Michelin Mesa de Lemos is located in Quinta de Lemos, 5 minutes away from the picturesque village of Santar, known for its wine production, and 20 minutes away from the city of Viseu. The esteemed Chef Diogo Rocha, in charge of Mesa de Lemos, shows with each menu a cuisine based on the best flavors, and is always searching [...]
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