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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Nazaré

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Aveiro

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Leiria

Castelo Branco

Fátima

Alcobaça

Abrantes

Covilhã

Óbidos

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Viseu

Guarda

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Coimbra

Batalha

Tomar

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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Mata dos Sete Montes

Nature & Outdoors

Mata dos Sete Montes

All new on Portugal Western front: 6 amazing destinations to visit in Center of Portugal

All new on Portugal Western front: 6 amazing destinations to visit in Center of Portugal

Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro

Kids & Families

Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro

Old Town Hall

Monuments & Attractions

Panoramic swings: collecting memories in unique destinations

Panoramic swings: collecting memories in unique destinations

Varanda dos Carqueijais

Nature & Outdoors

Varanda dos Carqueijais

Piornos Belvedere

Nature & Outdoors

Piornos Belvedere

Côa Walkaways

Nature & Outdoors

Tile tour in Ovar

Cities & Villages

Tile tour in Ovar

MIAA - Museum of Archaeology and Art of Abrantes

MIAA - Museum of Archaeology and Art of Abrantes

Monastery of Batalha UNESCO World Heritage

Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Batalha UNESCO World Heritage

Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha

Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha

Articles

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Street art in Fundão

Street art in Fundão

The city of Fundão is not only about mouth-watering red-passion cherries. The lacework creations of the Polish artist Nespoon have surely put Fundão on the street art map in Portugal!

Eating in Peniche

Eating in Peniche

Peniche's seafood-rich gastronomy: Taste regional delights in local restaurants, with fish reigning supreme! Local gastronomy in Peniche is deeply influenced by the sea and by the abundance of fish. There are many restaurants located in Peniche, in nearby Baleal beach or in Berlenga, where travellers can taste the very best regional specialities. Fish is by all means the all-mighty king of every table in Peniche!

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!

Stargazing in Serra da Estrela

Nature & Outdoors

Stargazing in Serra da Estrela

Stargazing in the highest peak of the Portuguese mainland, the dazzling Serra da Estrela, can be a truly memorable experience! Serra da Estrela as never seen before.

Diving in Berlenga

Diving in Berlenga

Dive in Berlengas: Crystal-clear waters, rich marine life, and underwater caves await your adventure!

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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