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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Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Peniche
Coastal Cities
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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Castle of Porto de Mós
Monuments & Attractions
Castle of Porto de Mós
Zebro belvedere
Nature & Outdoors
Zebro belvedere
Castelo Novo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Novo
Sala dos Capelos
Arts & Culture
Sala dos Capelos
MIAA - Museum of Archaeology and Art of Abrantes
Arts & Culture
MIAA - Museum of Archaeology and Art of Abrantes
“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro
Food & Drink
“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro
5 hotels with heated pools in Center of Portugal that are perfect for a winter getaway
5 hotels with heated pools in Center of Portugal that are perfect for a winter getaway
Villa Portela
Arts & Culture
Villa Portela
MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum
Archeology & Heritage
MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum
Belmonte
Cities & Villages
Belmonte
Convent of Christ UNESCO World Heritage
Churches & Monasteries
Convent of Christ UNESCO World Heritage
Moreira de Rei Necropolis
Monuments & Attractions
Moreira de Rei Necropolis
Articles

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Gliding Barnacles
Beaches & Surf
Gliding Barnacles
Just as barnacles live their lives clinging on to ship hulls, surfers live theirs cling on to their surfboards — they are “Gliding Barnacles” !
A glass of wine under the stars
Nature & Outdoors
A glass of wine under the stars
The perfect spot to look up to the magical starry skies, as well as the stage of truly unique astronomy events. Cheers to life under the stars! 
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!
Christmas in Óbidos
Religion & Spirituality
Christmas in Óbidos
From December 6th 2024, to January 6th 2025, 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.
Bravo de Esmolfe Apple
Food & Drink
Bravo de Esmolfe Apple
Known since the 18th century, this apple is original from the Esmolfe village, in Penalva do Castelo and it’s an exclusively Portuguese product.
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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