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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Tertúlia
Food & Drink
Tertúlia
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Monuments & Attractions
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Covão dos Conchos
Nature & Outdoors
Covão dos Conchos
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Castle of Porto de Mós
Monuments & Attractions
Castle of Porto de Mós
Estrela Geopark
Nature & Outdoors
Estrela Geopark
LGBTQIA+ Traveling in Center of Portugal
LGBTQIA+ Traveling in Center of Portugal
Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova
Churches & Monasteries
Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova
The best hiking trails in Center of Portugal
Nature & Outdoors
The best hiking trails in Center of Portugal
Belmonte
Cities & Villages
Belmonte
Renova
Shopping
Renova
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
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By train across the Tagus
Cities & Villages
By train across the Tagus
Explore Central Portugal on a 2-hour train journey from Entroncamento to Vila Velha de Ródão, along the banks of the Tagus River. 
Sleeping in Covilhã
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Covilhã
The mountain city of Covilhã offers welcoming hotels, where guests can enjoy all the comfort at quite affordable prices.
Allegro ma non troppo
Nature & Outdoors
Allegro ma non troppo
The first movement of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is "Allegro ma non troppo", depicting the awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside. This symphony is a hymn of gratitude to Nature. A love letter to the natural world. 
200 years of Vista Alegre
Shopping
200 years of Vista Alegre
On July 1st 1824, the visionary entrepreneur José Ferreira Pinto Basto founded the porcelain factory Vista Alegre, putting into motion a true revolution. 
Eating in Leiria
Food & Drink
Eating in Leiria
The city and the whole region of Leiria is a true icon of gastronomy. Absolutely perfect for foodies and the most demanding tastes. There are restaurants that were converted in unrivalled legends in Portugal, Meccas of the finest cuisine and opulent tables. A foodie's delight!
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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