Tourism in Portugal
Falling for Fall in Center of Portugal
Autumn is the season of renewal, the season of being inspired by the spell of new beginnings. Autumn in Center of Portugal is absolutely gorgeous, a deeply fascinating time to discover the most enchanting natural landscapes, covered in golden colours, bathed by sunlight.
Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
Coimbra
Wine routes in Center of Portugal
This wine route presents you incredible wine producing and tasting spots that you can't afford to miss!
Wines of Center of Portugal
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
Articles
Discover Center of Portugal
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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.
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.
Beaches & Surf
Beaches of Óbidos
Discover the embracing charm of Óbidos beaches, along with the uniqueness of Óbidos Lagoon, a place of unrivalled natural beauty!
Religion & Spirituality
Christmas in Óbidos
From November 28th to January 4th 2026, Óbidos transforms into a magical Christmas town! With festive decor, Santa’s farm, an Ice Bar, a Christmas market, and a grand wheel for scenic views, it’s the perfect family holiday experience.
Magazine
Edition 105 - New Collection
21.09.2026 • 12.10.2026
Unveil Center of Portugal's New Collection, featuring absolutely unique accommodations, embraced by the sea or by the river, along with charismatic new hotels, designed for the cities of the future.
Edition 104 - Portugal
23.07.2026 • 02.08.2026
What's to love about Portugal? What drives travellers from all corners of the world to come back to Portugal? The main argument is a caring people, welcoming visitors with genuine hospitality, warm hugs and lavish tables. But there are more reasons to love Portugal. And its inspiring soul. In the words of renowned musicologist Rui Vieira Nery: "Portugal is the great poem".
Edition 103 - A matter of faith
06.07.2026 • 19.07.2026
The devotion to Our Lady of Nazaré brings Portugal and Brazil together. An ocean of deep-rooted faith and the common language of hope. Building a better world through meaningful connections that can not be seen, but felt.
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