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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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Center of Portugal destinations
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Inland Cities
Guarda
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
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Covilhã
Inland Cities
Viseu
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Inland Cities
Fátima
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Inland Cities
Leiria
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Inland Cities
Tomar
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Aveiro
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Caldas da Rainha
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
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
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Churches & Monasteries
Church Igreja do Carmo
Raízes
Nature & Outdoors
Tagus River
Cities & Villages
Costa Nova
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Kids & Families
Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro
Nature & Outdoors
Aveiro salt ponds
Nature & Outdoors
Embraced by Nature
Nature & Outdoors
Park D. Carlos I
Cities & Villages
Villa Galé Collection Figueira da Foz
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
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Food & Drink
Eating in Covilhã
The city of Covilhã offers its visitors truly unique gastronomic delights, deeply rooted in the historical past of the once factory-city.
Beaches & Surf
Nazaré Big Waves
The Nazaré Canyon is the reason why the waves are so big and so high breaking. This makes Nazaré a hotspot for big wave surfing.
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: a family man
Life and legacy of Aristides de Sousa Mendes: Diplomat, family Man, and unyielding defender of Humanity. His brave acts and tragic end remembered.
Nature & Outdoors
Great Route of Zêzere
A deep immersion in the natural and cultural diversity that makes the Zêzere river valley a unique landscape in the heart of Center of Portugal.
Beaches & Surf
Diving in Berlenga
Dive in Berlengas: Crystal-clear waters, rich marine life, and underwater caves await your adventure!
Magazine
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
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
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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Beaches of Alcobaça
Discover the dazzling sandy beaches in the region of Alcobaça. The perfect destination for your Summer vacations ! Very close to the stunning World Heritage Monastery of Alcobaça. (...)
Eating in Alcobaça
The city of Alcobaça is famous for its renowned restaurants, opulent tables and the quality of its endogenous products. Traditionally, this region has always been highly fertile. In ancient times, the monks cultivated these lands and founded an important agricultural (...)
Sleeping in Alcobaça
The pleasant city of Alcobaça offers its visitors surprising options in terms of accommodation. Travellers can stay at the brand new 5-star hotel Montebelo Alcobaça Historic Hotel, located in a wing of the stunning UNESCO World Monastery of Alcobaça or (...)
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, in 1989, this magnificent monastery is one of the finest and most impressive examples of Cistercian architecture in Europe. Although it was built almost 900 years ago, the monastery still preserves the (...)
Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel
Benefiting from a monumental location, Montebelo Mosteiro de Alcobaça Historic Hotel opens its doors as the newest 5-star hotel of Montebelo Hotels & Resorts group. (...)
Your Hotel & Spa Alcobaça
The Your Hotel & Spa Alcobaça is a 4-star hotel with 62 rooms in the vicinity of the historic town of Alcobaça, just one hour ride from Lisbon Airport. (...)
Alcobaça
Beautifully placed between the mountains and the coastline, the soul of the charming city of Alcobaça is deeply defined by the monumentality of the brilliant cistercian Monastery of Alcobaça, World Heritage site since 1989. A stronghold of History and cultural (...)
Alcobaça brands
Alcobaça is owner of prestigious superbrands that have conquered the heart of consumers throughout the years. (...)
Alcobaça with (he)art
Beautifully placed between the mountains and the coastline, the soul of the charming city of Alcobaça is deeply defined by the monumentality of the brilliant cistercian Monastery of Alcobaça, World Heritage site since 1989. A stronghold of History and cultural (...)
Sweet Alcobaça
It seems that the Cornucópias were created in 12th century. These sweets are stuffed with soft eggs, made with yolks and sugar. (...)
Cistermúsica - 29th Alcobaça Music Festival
Cistermúsica - Alcobaça Music Festival is a true reference in the classical music panorama in Portugal. Driven by the motto "A classic for all", this prestigious music festival presents renowned classical music artists and ensembles who perform in the most (...)
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