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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Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
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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5 well-kept secrets in Center of Portugal: Safe travels away from the crowds.
5 well-kept secrets in Center of Portugal: Safe travels away from the crowds.
Lapa dos Dinheiros
Cities & Villages
Lapa dos Dinheiros
ML Vineyards
ML Vineyards
Quinta de São Francisco Houses
Quinta de São Francisco Houses
“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro
Food & Drink
“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro
Glacial Valleys Route
Nature & Outdoors
Glacial Valleys Route
Castelo Mendo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Mendo
Summer holidays in Center of Portugal: endless sunshine and hidden gems
Kids & Families
Summer holidays in Center of Portugal: endless sunshine and hidden gems
Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre
Churches & Monasteries
Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
Archeology & Heritage
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
Casa Tosca
Casa Tosca
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Archeology & Heritage
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Articles

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Christmas in Águeda
Cities & Villages
Christmas in Águeda
In the holiday season they are white and full of light, turning the city of Águeda, in the region of Aveiro, into a must-see Christmas spot. 
West coast beaches
Beaches & Surf
West coast beaches
Explore the amazing West coast beaches of Center of Portugal ! The place to go on your Summer holidays!
Our islands
Beaches & Surf
Our islands
Heavenly placed on the shore of Peniche, Berlenga archipelago is the only island reserve in the Portuguese mainland. Berlenga, Estelas and surrounding islands were classified Berlenga Natural Reserve on September 3rd 1981.
Stargazing in International Águeda River
Nature & Outdoors
Stargazing in International Águeda River
International Águeda River is born in Spain, on the Spanish flank of Serra das Mesas. It flows along 130 km, and its last 25 km set the natural frontier between the two Iberian countries. It flows into the Douro at Barca d'Alva.
Schist Villages by the Tagus and Ocreza Rivers
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages by the Tagus and Ocreza Rivers
This is the smallest group of Schist Villages, as well as the most spread out. The proximity to the Alentejo plain can be utterly felt in the landscape.
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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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 (...)