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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Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Alcobaça

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Viseu

Tomar

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Guarda

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Abrantes

Aveiro

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Coimbra

Nazaré

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Peniche

Óbidos

Leiria

Covilhã

Castelo Branco

Batalha

Fátima

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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Costa Nova

Cities & Villages

Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar

Nature & Outdoors

Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar

CAE - Centro de Artes e Espectáculos

Monuments & Attractions

CAE - Centro de Artes e Espectáculos

Vista Alegre complex

Vista Alegre complex

Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha

Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha

Old Town Hall

Monuments & Attractions

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Quinta da Sra. Marocas

Quinta da Sra. Marocas

Villa Portela

Lighthouse of Cape Mondego

Monuments & Attractions

Lighthouse of Cape Mondego

Bussaco Woods

Nature & Outdoors

Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra

Monuments & Attractions

Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra

Articles

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Sleeping in Óbidos

Cities & Villages

Sleeping in Óbidos

Literary hotels, sustainable accommodations near Óbidos Lagoon or exceptional golf resort hotels. The welcoming flowery town of Óbidos provides its visitors comfortable hotels and exquisite accommodation at the heart of absolutely settings.

From Peniche to Ericeira

From Peniche to Ericeira

We leave the gravity-defying waves of Nazaré and set for the discovery of Peniche, a paradise for geology, bird-watching, surf and diving aficionados.

Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch

Nature & Outdoors

Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch

The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes.

Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers

Nature & Outdoors

Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers

Peniche: A top global spot for seabird watching. Witness the incredible seabird migration show!

Portuguese inland Way of Santiago

Religion & Spirituality

Portuguese inland Way of Santiago

This route crosses the most breath-taking landscapes of forests, agricultural and rural areas, highlighting the rich cultural and religious heritage, as well as an unrivalled natural settings.

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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