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.
Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
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
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
Articles
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Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Castelo Branco
The charming inland city of Castelo Branco has many interesting options in terms of accommodation.
Nature & Outdoors
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Described for the first time in Portugal in 1805, the orchid species Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica was by that time known as Orchis conica. Its tiny flowers resemble angels and are beautifully fragile.
Arts & Culture
Saudade
Is it true that the word "saudade" only exists in the Portuguese language? The answer is not so straight-forward. Back in 1610, the grammarian Duarte Nunes de Leão argued that "no other language can explain the meaning of saudade". Does this word describe a feeling that only native Portuguese speakers can grasp?
Arts & Culture
José Luís Peixoto
Born in 1974, in the tiny village of Galveias, in Alentejo region, José Luís Peixoto is one of the most prestigious Portuguese writers of all times. In 2001 the former English teacher won the Saramago Prize, skyrocketing him since then to a due recognition in the literary world.
Magazine
Edition 104 - Portugal
23.07.2026 • 02.08.2026
What's to love about Portugal? What drives travellers from all corners of the world to come back to Portugal? The main argument is a caring people, welcoming visitors with genuine hospitality, warm hugs and lavish tables. But there are more reasons to love Portugal. And its inspiring soul. In the words of renowned musicologist Rui Vieira Nery: "Portugal is the great poem".
Edition 103 - A matter of faith
06.07.2026 • 19.07.2026
The devotion to Our Lady of Nazaré brings Portugal and Brazil together. An ocean of deep-rooted faith and the common language of hope. Building a better world through meaningful connections that can not be seen, but felt.
Edition 102 - Cutting edge
27.04.2026 • 11.05.2026
The city of Caldas da Rainha, once a glamorous thermal resort, founded by Queen D. Leonor back in the 15th century, has always been at the forefront of innovation and creativity. The genius of Bordallo Pinheiro ceramics or the ground-breaking cutlery tradition are among the many examples of this cutting-edge destination.
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