Tourism in Portugal
Center of Portugal: the heart of Christmas !
The light of Christmas shines brighter in Center of Portugal ! This is the home of quite unique Christmas celebrations that take place all over the region from the coastline to the inland. It's time to embrace the magic of the season in all its timeless splendour.
Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
Aveiro
Christmas train
Vouga Historical Train is back on track for memorable train journeys taking place on Saturdays and Sundays until January 4th 2026. Feel the Christmas magic on board of one of Portugal's most remarkable trains!
Christmas train
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
Articles
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Cities & Villages
Christmas in Cabeça
Between December 6th 2025 and January 1st 2026, Cabeça, a Mountain Village, located in Seia municipality, in Estrela Mountain, becomes the most traditional and eco-friendly Christmas village in Portugal, offering an alternative to the increasingly globalised and commercialised holiday season.
Archeology & Heritage
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.
Nature & Outdoors
Perfect gardens
Center of Portugal offers some of the most surprising gardens in Portugal. The perfect settings for celebrating life and love, embraced by a soul-touching nature!
Arts & Culture
Street art in Estarreja
Urban Art Festival ESTAU has brought the community and art together through several ways, such as mural painting, movies, guided visits and performances.
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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Top Autumn Experiences in Centre of Portugal: Nature, Food and Traditions
This is our Top 10 of places and experiences that you cannot miss while visiting this deeply diversified region.
Exploratório Infante D. Henrique - Live Science Centre of Coimbra
Located on the left bank of Mondego River, Exploratório offers hands-on approach to science that fascinates both kids and adults!
Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre
The creation of Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre relies on the preservation and promotion of cultural, architectural and urban legacy. It consisted on the renovation of the Mercy Church – Igreja da Misericórdia – and the Painters’ House – Casa dos Pintores. The main goal of this project is to preserve the memory of different communities and identities that along the centuries have inhabited the region, especially in the Middle Ages, when the presence of Muslims, Christians and Jews was stronger.
Centre of Contemporary Culture
This 4 floor building features the most challenging exhibitions and it is a remarkable icon of the city!
What makes thermal baths so special? Discover 5 inspiring spas in Centre of Portugal
Among Kings and Queens: Join us in this dazzling journey through Centre of Portugal Castles
Winter holidays: Discover Christmas Markets and Traditions in Center of Portugal
In Center of Portugal, there are many enchanting Christmas villages and absolutely unique celebrations, mouth-watering Christmas delicacies, opulent tables and the warm-hearted generosity of its people.
Alcaria Horse Riding Centre
Situated in the magnificent Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountain, Alcaria Riding Centre offers a diversity of equestrian activities in a truly unique region, in terms of nature, sport and leisure.