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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Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
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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The Aveiro “Ria”
Nature & Outdoors
The Aveiro “Ria”
Church of Santa Maria
Churches & Monasteries
Church of Santa Maria
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Food & Drink
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Cabeça
Cities & Villages
Cabeça
Jewish quarters' Tour
Religion & Spirituality
Jewish quarters' Tour
Parque dos Monges
Kids & Families
Parque dos Monges
Old Town Hall
Monuments & Attractions
Old Town Hall
Costa Nova
Cities & Villages
Costa Nova
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Monuments & Attractions
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Beaches & Surf
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Church Igreja do Carmo
Churches & Monasteries
Church Igreja do Carmo
Articles

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Shopping in Aveiro
Shopping
Shopping in Aveiro
The ideal destination for enthusiastic shoppers who enjoy distinguishing articles that testify the Portuguese soul!
The history of University of Coimbra
Monuments & Attractions
The history of University of Coimbra
The most reputed University City in the country and one of the main tourism destinations in Portugal.
Eating in Castelo Branco
Cities & Villages
Eating in Castelo Branco
Discover the best spots in the city of Castelo Branco to taste the most irresistible specialities!
Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Being Portugal a dominantly Catholic country, Easter time has a deep-rooted meaning with several celebrations taking place in all regions. Center of Portugal is no exception. From the coastline to the inland, namely in Ovar, Fundão and Idanha-a-Nova, locals live this time of the year with great devotion and spirit of community. A celebration filled with meaningful rituals, heart-felt religiosity and enduring traditions whose origins get lost in time.
Lines of Torres: an historical route
Monuments & Attractions
Lines of Torres: an historical route
The Lines of Torres are beyond any doubt one of the most complex military defense systems ever built in the world. Erected between 1809 and 1814, this extraordinary system included 3 lines of defense, extending over 85 km from the Atlantic to the Tagus River. 
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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