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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Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
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
Tourism in Portugal
What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Church of Santa Maria
Churches & Monasteries
Church of Santa Maria
Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
Nature & Outdoors
Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha
Kids & Families
Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha
Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça
Monuments & Attractions
Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça
Aveiro salt ponds
Nature & Outdoors
Aveiro salt ponds
Areia Branca
Beaches & Surf
Areia Branca
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew
Cities & Villages
Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew
Bordallo Pinheiro Factory
Cities & Villages
Bordallo Pinheiro Factory
The Elephant's Journey
Arts & Culture
The Elephant's Journey
Pateira de Fermentelos
Nature & Outdoors
Pateira de Fermentelos
Buracas do Casmilo
Nature & Outdoors
Buracas do Casmilo
Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

From Peniche to Ericeira
Beaches & Surf
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.
Pastoral Symphony
Nature & Outdoors
Pastoral Symphony
Inspired by Beethoven's revolutionary Symphony no. 6, the first Togetherness edition of 2024 pays homage to the future. And to the unstoppable power of creation. 
Wedding planners
Cities & Villages
Wedding planners
Finding the right wedding planner is the key to a memorable wedding. In Center of Portugal there are absolutely top professionals who put all their passion and commitment in organising absolutely unique weddings, driven by the love for detail. And the urge to create soul-touching memories. 
The marks in Trancoso houses
Archeology & Heritage
The marks in Trancoso houses
The medieval town of Trancoso is strongly influenced by its ancient Jewish presence.
Viseu: Portugal's garden city
Nature & Outdoors
Viseu: Portugal's garden city
Discovering Viseu through its countless gardens and parks is a fascinating journey across Portugal's garden city.  A truly well-deserved label that the city proudly exhibits since 1935 !
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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