Tourism in Portugal

With the arrival of the Christmas season, the Schist Village of Talasnal once again becomes one of the most iconic settings in Lousã Mountain. This year, the village presents its largest and most carefully crafted Christmas decorations ever, the result of a joint effort by local homeowners, the community, and municipal support.

Portugal is a prestigious international golf destination. The golf courses of Center of Portugal are among Europe's best golf courses: Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf, Praia d’El Rey Golf Course, Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort, West Cliffs Ocean and Golf Resort and Montebelo Golfe.

This enchanting city by the Mondego river offers its visitors inspiring parks and gardens. 

Water is a pivotal concern of nations worldwide and Portugal is in this scope no exception, struggling against water scarcity, especially in the inland regions. In Center of Portugal, the prestigious Universities of Aveiro and University of Beira Interior, in Covilhã, are at the forefront of innovative water-based sustainable projects, developing smart nature-based solutions to reduce water consumption and to protect biodiversity and natural ecosystems, while raising public awareness on urgent sustainable practices. The clock is ticking.