Tourism in Portugal
Center of Portugal: a Winter wonderland !
Discover the most exciting Winter getaways in Center of Portugal region! Incredibly cosy accommodations, embraced by nature; inspiring natural landscapes; snow-clad villages and mouth-watering delicacies paired with outstanding noble wines. Many reasons to put Center of Portugal on your Winter travel list!
Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
Historical Villages of Portugal
Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar
Ideal for childless young couples or solo travellers, Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar is the perfect refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sheer definition of slow travel!
Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
Articles
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Churches & Monasteries
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today this work can be seen from an horizontal perspective upon a replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vetruvian Man.
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 !
Beaches & Surf
West Coast Beaches of Center of Portugal: Surf, Nature and Hidden Gems
Explore the amazing beaches of Portugal's Silver Coast! Wild and scenic beaches along Portugal's thrilling west coast amidst welcoming coastal towns and mandatory gastronomic spots by the sea. Hand in hand with some of the most spectacular surf beaches in Portugal.
Magazine
Edition 99 - Travelling with purpose
15.09.2025 • 06.10.2025
Travelling is all about making meaningful connections and feeling the spirit of the place. Talking to locals, sharing life stories, unveiling the secrets of a soul-soothing Mother Nature, making a positive impact on the surrounding environment. Feeling close to what really matters. The world needs lasting bonds. And every step counts.
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.
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Belmonte
The Land of the Jews and the Cabrais birthplace, Belmonte is a part of a defensive line which, prior to the signature of the Alcanizes Treaty in 1297, protected Alto Côa.
Belmonte Jewish Museum
Belmonte Jewish Museum is Portugal’s first Jewish Museum that portrays the History of Jewish people in this country, as well as its integration in the Portuguese society and the decisive role it played in Portuguese culture, art, literature and trade.
Convento de Belmonte
The Convent of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, as the ruin that gave rise to the Pousada Convento de Belmonte was called, holds a heritage as ancient as our history. It was from its chapel that the image of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, which accompanied Pedro Álvares Cabral to Brazil, originated.
TheVagar Country House - Belmonte
Situated in the enchanting Historical Village of Belmonte, at the heart of the Natural Park of Serra da Estrela, The Vagar Country House - Belmonte is a brand new concept of accommodation based on sustainability and slow living. An invitation to slow down and to enjoy life to the fullest in perfect communion with Mother Nature.
Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation
Belmonte is, perhaps, the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence and it stands out because it was a unique case, within the Iberian Peninsula, where Hebrew culture and tradition have lasted since the early 16th century until today.