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Tourism in Portugal
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Explore the hidden charm of Center of Portugal's less known sea and river beaches. Off the beaten track, far from more touristy Summer destinations. Closer to the spirit of the place.
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Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
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Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Tomar
Inland Cities
Fátima
Inland Cities
Guarda
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Inland Cities
Viseu
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Inland Cities
Leiria
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
A deeper look
This edition will lead you across the most stunning belvederes of Center of Portugal, placed at the heart of absolutely incredible natural landscapes. Dazzling views that leave us breathless. Unique spots where we can hear nothing but silence. Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Closer to our thoughts.
Belvederes of Center of Portugal
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
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Monuments & Attractions
Castle of Leiria
Churches & Monasteries
Convent of Santa Cruz do Buçaco
Quinta das Levadas – Country House & Nature
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Cities & Villages
Belmonte
Churches & Monasteries
Church of Santa Maria
Nature & Outdoors
Pateira do Carregal swing
Cities & Villages
Praça 2 de Maio
Churches & Monasteries
A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões
Shopping
Branca de Neve
Cities & Villages
Castelo Mendo
Nature & Outdoors
Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada
Articles
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Nature & Outdoors
A glass of wine under the stars
The perfect spot to look up to the magical starry skies, as well as the stage of truly unique astronomy events. Cheers to life under the stars!
Beaches & Surf
Peniche: a surfers' paradise!
Peniche's deep sea history, now a surf mecca hosting the world's best. Don't miss Rip Curl Pro Portugal
Electronic Tolls
Via Verde Visitors is the only system that allows visitors to Portugal to travel on all national motorways without having to stop for tolls.
Churches & Monasteries
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today this work can be seen from an horizontal perspective upon a replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vetruvian Man.
Cities & Villages
Trays' Feast in Tomar
When King D.Dinis obtained from pope John XXII the creation of the Military Order of Christ, which was to render such inestimable services to Portugal and the World, his virtuous wife, Queen Isabel de Aragão – the Saint – laid the foundation of the great movement of Christian solidarity by instituting the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, over the Apostles, with festivities and rituals which in many cases undoubtedly of old pagan origin, like the “Festa dos Tabuleiros”.
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Edition 93
16.09.2024 • 30.09.2024
Center of Portugal brings you closer to what really matters. To the essence of life. Embraced by Nature. These are quite outstanding accommodations at the heart of peaceful natural settings, ruled by silence. Small, handmade, human. This is the motto for 2025.
Edition 92
05.08.2024 • 19.08.2024
“What kind of world is this where you have to be mad to do the right thing?”. This edition pays homage to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul who saved millions of lives from the horror of the holocaust. The man who had the courage to do the right thing, only following the rules of his enlightened disobedience.
Edition 91
22.07.2024 • 05.08.2024
Nothing appeals more to the Portuguese soul than food does. There's something magical about gathering the family and friends around the table, enjoying the best food and tasting the most incredible wines, talking about ... food, while eating. Dreaming about dinner while having lunch. You must be a foodie to understand how the intricate Portuguese mind works. Life never tasted so good!
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