Tourism in Portugal

Summer in Center of Portugal
Summer time has arrived to Center of Portugal full of refreshing surprises and mesmerising spots! Summer is our favourite colour!
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Center of Portugal destinations

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Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Guarda

Mondego Walkways

A fascinating route across the best-kept secrets of Mondego River that has been designed in full respect to the highest sustainability standards.
Mondego Walkways
Tourism in Portugal
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The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Convent of Christ UNESCO World Heritage
Churches & Monasteries
Convent of Christ UNESCO World Heritage
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Nature & Outdoors
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Aldeia Viçosa river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Aldeia Viçosa river beach
Sala dos Capelos
Arts & Culture
Sala dos Capelos
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Cycling in Aveiro region
Nature & Outdoors
Cycling in Aveiro region
Paredes da Vitória
Beaches & Surf
Paredes da Vitória
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Archeology & Heritage
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Archeology & Heritage
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
What makes thermal baths so special? Discover 5 inspiring spas in Centre of Portugal
What makes thermal baths so special? Discover 5 inspiring spas in Centre of Portugal
Storytellers Palace
Storytellers Palace
Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre
Churches & Monasteries
Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre
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Eating in Tomar
Food & Drink
Eating in Tomar
Tomar is a great destination for gastronomy lovers, especially sweet-toothed travellers. Apart from welcoming restaurants, where we can taste the best local cuisine, there are countless regional sweets. True temptations that are very hard to resist!
Nazaré Surfer Wall
Beaches & Surf
Nazaré Surfer Wall
Nazaré's giant waves draw surfers from afar, 35 boards now displayed at S. Miguel Arcanjo Fort.
Schist Villages by the Tagus and Ocreza Rivers
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages by the Tagus and Ocreza Rivers
This is the smallest group of Schist Villages, as well as the most spread out. The proximity to the Alentejo plain can be utterly felt in the landscape.
Great Route of the Historical Villages
Nature & Outdoors
Great Route of the Historical Villages
This great route connects the 12 Historical Villages of Center of Portugal by stages, in a circular track of 600 km. 
The EN2
Kids & Families
The EN2
The best way to discover the country from its northern mountains to its southern beaches via the EN2, also known as the Portuguese Route 66. 
Magazine
Edition 98 - Ocean: Blue Dialogue
Edition 98 - Ocean: Blue Dialogue
14.04.2025 • 28.04.2025
Dedicated to the theme “Ocean: Blue Dialogue”, World Expo Osaka 2025 will be held from April 13th to October 13th. Portugal and Japan share a 500 years-old History, along with a common concern for the sustainability of our oceans and the urgent need to foster a blue economy. This edition follows an inspirational journey across the Atlantic coastline, unveiling its iconic coastal cities, jaw-dropping surf spots and welcoming fishing towns. 
Edition 97 - Weddings
Edition 97 - Weddings
31.03.2025 • 14.04.2025
Center of Portugal has all it takes to be a perfect wedding destination: breath-taking venues, unique natural landscapes along with top-professional wedding planners who put all their passion into every single detail. Because love will always be the secret ingredient.
Edition 96 - Easter holidays
Edition 96 - Easter holidays
10.02.2025 • 03.03.2025
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. 
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