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Tourism in Portugal
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!
Feel the season spirit in all its splendour at Center of Portugal, the heart of 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.
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Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
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Coastal Cities
Batalha
Inland Cities
Leiria
Inland Cities
Viseu
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Inland Cities
Fátima
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Inland Cities
Tomar
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Inland Cities
Guarda
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies
Discover the best Christmas recipes
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
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What makes thermal baths so special? Discover 5 inspiring spas in Centre of Portugal
Arts & Culture
Convento de São Francisco
Monuments & Attractions
Panteão dos Almeida
10 coolest Summer spots of Center of Portugal. There is more to summer life than the south.
Nature & Outdoors
Pegões Aqueduct
Beaches & Surf
Beaches of Leiria
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture in Viseu
Churches & Monasteries
Convent of Christ UNESCO World Heritage
Nature & Outdoors
Municipal Park Aquilino Ribeiro
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Religion & Spirituality
Jewish quarters' Tour
Food & Drink
Vale da Estrela
Articles
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Religion & Spirituality
Central Portuguese St. James Way
The Caminos de Santiago leading to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, cross Portugal from north to south and pilgrims have followed them for centuries. The pilgrimage tradition dates back to the Middle Age targeting the dazzling Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, where we can find the tomb of the Apostle James, who evangelised the Iberian Peninsula when it was still a part of the Roman Empire.
Nature & Outdoors
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Peniche: A top global spot for seabird watching. Witness the incredible seabird migration show!
Fado
Fado de Coimbra
If fado is considered the song of the Portuguese soul, Coimbra Fado is surely the music which marks the rhythm of the heart of the students’ city.
Necessary Papers
EU citizens: Identity card Non-UE citizens: Updated passport
Beaches & Surf
Surfing in Figueira da Foz: Europe's best right!
The coastline of Center of Portugal is 279 km long with the best surf spots in Europe.
Magazine
Edition 81
13.11.2023 • 27.11.2023
Comfy hotels housed in century-old manor houses or at the heart of blossoming wine regions. Exquisite accommodations with an unrivalled view over the Tagus River in all its splendour or in the surroundings of World Heritage sites. Restaurants for comfort food lovers with that special touch of contemporaneity. And warm-hearted hospitality. Renovated hotels showing their new colours in one of the most prestigious university cities in the world. Welcome to Center of Portugal!
Edition 80
25.10.2023 • 07.11.2023
The world is currently facing huge challenges. In this edition, we look up at the starry dark skies above. Looking for peace.
Edition 79
02.10.2023 • 16.10.2023
Beauty lies in the eye of fragility. In the smallest yet meaningful detail. This edition celebrates the unstoppable force of delicacy.
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