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!
Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
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
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
Articles
Discover Center of Portugal
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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
Sleeping in Leiria
In the center of Leiria or in the immediate surroundings, there are plenty of options in terms of accommodation. Discover unique hotels, out-of-the-box hostels and surprising accommodations. For all tastes and budgets.
Nature & Outdoors
Ophrys scolopax Cavanilles
Also known as the bird flower, Ophrys scolopax stands out as one of the most beloved wild orchids of the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains !
Beaches & Surf
Beaches of Caldas da Rainha
Explore the eye-catching beaches of Caldas da Rainha amidst never-ending dunes and unrivalled natural settings!
Magazine
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.
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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From Aveiro to Figueira da Foz
Our journey starts in the enchanting region of Aveiro, known as “the Portuguese Venice”, a city bathed by light.
Sterna - Aveiro Ria Tours & Birdwatching
Sterna - Aveiro Ria Tours & Birdwatching is an active tourism company, based in Aveiro, that organises boat tours across the Aveiro Lagoon on a silent sun-powered boat. Silence is the new luxury !
Shopping in Aveiro
The ideal destination for enthusiastic shoppers who enjoy distinguishing articles that testify the Portuguese soul!
Eating in Aveiro
Aveiro cuisine is naturally deeply influenced by the sea flavours, for there are many restaurants in the city where we can eat the freshest fish varieties and seafood. And obviously, codfish. Portugal's favourite fish.
Sleeping in Aveiro
The stunning city of Aveiro has a deeply diversified offer in terms of hotels and local accommodation.
Beaches of Aveiro
Discover the endless sandy beaches in the region of Aveiro. The perfect destination for your Summer vacations !
MS Collection Aveiro Palacete de Valdemouro
Located at the heart of light-bathed Aveiro, MS Collection Aveiro Palacete de Valdemouro is a stunning 5-star hotel that evokes the memory of one of the most prestigious Portuguese writers of all times: Eça de Queiroz. Housed in a 18th century building that was completely restored, this hotel has 39 rooms, divided in 3 categories: classic, theme and signature rooms, along with an ambiance of exquisite elegance and sheer comfort.
Aveiro Moments
This active tourism company organises memorable boat tours in the typical Moliceiro boats across the urban canals of Aveiro.
The Aveiro “Ria”
It is the “Ria”, a silver mirror, which reflects the colour of the moliceiro boats and the Art Noveau houses; it is what makes Aveiro so seductive and unique.
The University of Aveiro
Aveiro has been one of the most innovative Portuguese university cities since 1973. Located between the salt ponds and the city centre, the University of Aveiro provided a new dynamic to Aveiro. A city within the city!
Street Art: Alexandre Farto aka Vhils in Aveiro
Vhils has been developing a very unique visual language, starting out from the more illegal and interventive side of graffiti, working the removal of surface layers of walls, objects and other, non-conventional media, which aim symbolically to establish a relation of continuity between cultural and social disparities.
Aveiro salt ponds
The salt production has always played a major role in the economy of Aveiro region.
“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro
To visit Aveiro without tasting ovos moles is a sin. This is a typical pastry in the area and comes from the ancient feminine convents in Aveiro.
Aveiro wooden paths
Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro
Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva – Live Science Centre of Aveiro is opened to the public since July 1st 2004, set on the former building of Aveiro Milling Company.
Museum of Aveiro
Created in 1458, this ancient feminine Dominican convent where Saint Princess Joana lived, reflects the way in which the nun community lived throughout almost four centuries through different architectural styles.
Aveiro com paixão
Aveiro no coração
Aveiro no coração is an active tourism company that organises diversified tours in the typical boats of Aveiro, the "moliceiros", both inside and outside the urban canals of Aveiro Lagoon.
Hotel Aveiro Center
Hotel Aveiro Center, conveniently located in the historic center of Aveiro and just next to the Canal Central of the Aveiro "Ria", is the perfect accomodation to get to know the city.
Turim Aveiro Palace Hotel
In 1937, the first hotel in the city of Aveiro, Aveiro Palace Hotel, opened its doors. The hotel's iconic facade was designed by acclaimed architect Ernesto Korrodi and offers a unique view over the Aveiro “Ria”.