Tourism in Portugal

Summer holidays in Center of Portugal

Looking for a peaceful and authentic summer holiday? Discover why the Center of Portugal is one of the best-kept secrets in Europe for sun, culture, and natural beauty.

Castelo Branco

Garden Tour

Discover the most amazing gardens of Centro de Portugal region and surrender to the unique beauty of these breathtaking places of inner peace and sheer bewilderment! 
Gardens of Center of Portugal
Tourism in Portugal
What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Chieira
Arts & Culture

Chieira

Chieira means pride. This term was born in Minho, the Northwest region of Portugal. Referring to the special pride felt by all the women who wear countless gold necklaces in the iconic procession of Our Lady of Agony in stunning Viana do Castelo , exhibiting the priceless asset of tradition, belonging and identity. 
A light that never goes out
Religion & Spirituality

A light that never goes out

The snail procession held every year in September in the tiny village Reguengo do Fetal, near Batalha, is a timeless tradition that has crossed the centuries and, certainly, one of the most eye-catching religious processions in Portugal. An incredible tapestry of lit snail shells leading the ways of the faith!
From Nazaré to Peniche
Cities & Villages

From Nazaré to Peniche

We say goodbye to the unique classical charm of Figueira da Foz and head to a once small fishing town that became a major surf Mecca, Nazaré.
Bairrada wines
Food & Drink

Bairrada wines

10.000 hectares of vineyards very close to the sea, dominated by Baga grape variety. Producing sparkling wine since 1890.
Perfect for kids
Kids & Families

Perfect for kids

Center of Portugal is the ideal place to travel with kids! From a miniature Portugal at Portugal dos Pequenitos, in Coimbra, to the real scale dinosaurs of Dino Parque Lourinhã, near Peniche, there's a magical world to unveil by both grown-ups and children. Toy museums, live science centres, fascinating caves, biological parks. Center of Portugal at the heart of pure amusement! Because playing is a very serious matter indeed.