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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Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
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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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Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
Arts & Culture
Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Convento de São Francisco
Arts & Culture
Convento de São Francisco
Chaby Pinheiro Theatre
Arts & Culture
Chaby Pinheiro Theatre
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Moliceiro Tours in the Aveiro Lagoon
Nature & Outdoors
Moliceiro Tours in the Aveiro Lagoon
Border Castles
Monuments & Attractions
Border Castles
Foz d'Égua river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Foz d'Égua river beach
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
Kids & Families
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
Valezim
Cities & Villages
Valezim
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Golf
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Food & Drink
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Articles

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Perfect for friends
Cities & Villages
Perfect for friends
The iconic "Portuguese Venice"is a vibrant colourful coastal city, beautifully ornamented with stunning tiles and skilful Art nouveau façades. A happy mix of tradition and creative innovation, where all roads lead to the inspiring Aveiro Lagoon. Either by bike, on foot or by solar-powered Moliceiro boat, Aveiro is better with friends ! 
By train across the Tagus
Cities & Villages
By train across the Tagus
Explore Central Portugal on a 2-hour train journey from Entroncamento to Vila Velha de Ródão, along the banks of the Tagus River. 
Fátima Shrine: with the world at its feet
Religion & Spirituality
Fátima Shrine: with the world at its feet
Discover the history of this enchanting place of confinement and inner peace, as well as its most iconic spots!
Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
The dazzling protected landscape of Açor Mountain is the home of 5 enchanting Schist Villages. A pristine nature that takes us back in time, embraced by a soul-soothing silence.
Jewish Coimbra
Archeology & Heritage
Jewish Coimbra
Jewish Coimbra: Cultural fusion, Jewish quarters, and historical patrimony. Explore Coimbra's diverse legacy and centuries of coexistence
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 (...)