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Tourism in Portugal
Falling for Fall in Center of Portugal!
Autumn is the season of renewal, the season of being inspired by the spell of new beginnings.
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Center of Portugal destinations
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Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Inland Cities
Leiria
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Viseu
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Guarda
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
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Coimbra
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
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Tomar
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Aveiro
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Alcobaça
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Abrantes
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Fátima
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Caldas da Rainha
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Covilhã
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Batalha
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
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Peniche
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Óbidos
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Castelo Branco
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Figueira da Foz
Nazaré
The (grand) Canyon
Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?
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What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
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Food & Drink
Eating in Aveiro
Monuments & Attractions
Cine-Teatro Avenida
10 coolest Summer spots of Center of Portugal. There is more to summer life than the south.
Nature & Outdoors
Pateira do Carregal swing
Food & Drink
Eating in Nazaré
Food & Drink
Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior
Cities & Villages
Castelo Rodrigo
Food & Drink
Vale da Estrela
Nature & Outdoors
Cycling in Aveiro region
Beaches & Surf
Aveiro wooden paths
Archeology & Heritage
The Cryptoportico of Aeminium
Monuments & Attractions
Casa do Miradouro
Articles
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Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the University of Coimbra
Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches was born on July 19th 1885 in Cabanas de Viriato near Viseu. Son of Maria Angelina Ribeiro de Abranches and the judge José de Sousa Mendes, he went to the University of Coimbra in 1902 to study Law, along with his twin brother César, and he graduated in
Kids & Families
Harry Potter for beginners in Coimbra!
We have never understood why the famous fado of Coimbra says that the beauty of Coimbra strikes the most as we leave the city. It’s the other way round. As we approach this charming city knelt upon Mondego river, we can feel History in all its speechless splendour.
Nature & Outdoors
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Peniche is without any doubt one of the world’s top destinations for surfers, offering the most incredible perfect waves ! But what about birdwatching? Peniche is one of the best places in the world to watch seabirds. In 2014, 29.000 Northern gannets (Sula bassana) crossed Peniche, turning seabird passage into one of the most amazing
Beaches & Surf
Peniche Surf Camp
At the Peniche Surf Camp you can learn the sport and the spirit of surfing in a funny and encouraging way! Because your smile is our goal!
Arts & Culture
Casa do Passal
Casa do Passal was once the home of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Righteous Among the Nations, who rescued untold thousands from the horrors of Nazi persecution by granting visas to neutral Portugal in defiance of his government’s orders.
Magazine
Edition 78
12.09.2023 • 26.09.2023
Center of Portugal is the home of absolutely unique hotels, housed in century-old buildings, and dazzling accommodations at the heart of an untouched nature. Paying homage to the past and preparing a sustainable future.
Edition 77
10.08.2023 • 05.09.2023
A refreshing journey across some of the most eye-catching river beaches of Center of Portugal. Soulful experiences closer to nature.
Edition 76
19.06.2023 • 02.07.2023
This edition will lead you across the most stunning belvederes of Center of Portugal, placed at the heart of absolutely incredible natural landscapes.
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