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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Cabedelo
Beaches & Surf
Cabedelo
Mondego Walkways
Nature & Outdoors
Mondego Walkways
St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra
Churches & Monasteries
St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra
Kids & Families
Kids & Families
Kids & Families
Alvoco da Serra
Cities & Villages
Alvoco da Serra
Exploratório Infante D. Henrique - Live Science Centre of Coimbra
Kids & Families
Exploratório Infante D. Henrique - Live Science Centre of Coimbra
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
Kids & Families
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
Bishop's Palace Garden
Nature & Outdoors
Bishop's Palace Garden
Raízes
Raízes
Shopping
Green Boots
Parque do Barrocal
Nature & Outdoors
Parque do Barrocal
Ourém
Archeology & Heritage
Ourém
Articles

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Great Route of the Magical Mountains
Nature & Outdoors
Great Route of the Magical Mountains
The Great Route of the Magical Villages cross the Mountains of Montemuro, Arada, Arestal and Freita, along the Rivers Douro, Vouga and Paiva.
Wedding planners
Cities & Villages
Wedding planners
Finding the right wedding planner is the key to a memorable wedding. In Center of Portugal there are absolutely top professionals who put all their passion and commitment in organising absolutely unique weddings, driven by the love for detail. And the urge to create soul-touching memories. 
Bravo de Esmolfe Apple
Food & Drink
Bravo de Esmolfe Apple
Known since the 18th century, this apple is original from the Esmolfe village, in Penalva do Castelo and it’s an exclusively Portuguese product.
Faith beads
Religion & Spirituality
Faith beads
The rosary business in Fátima goes back to the 20's of the 20th century. Although some part of this activity has preserved a handmade dimension, nowadays the most successful rosary-making company in Portugal, Farportugal sells mostly to the foreign markets, producing 1 million rosaries every year. Even scented rosaries. 
Ophrys scolopax Cavanilles
Nature & Outdoors
Ophrys scolopax Cavanilles
Also known as the bird flower, Ophrys scolopax stands out as one of the most beloved wild orchids of the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains !
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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