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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Batalha

Nazaré

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Leiria

Óbidos

Alcobaça

Coimbra

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Covilhã

Castelo Branco

Fátima

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Aveiro

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Peniche

Tomar

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Viseu

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Abrantes

Guarda

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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Sustainable Tourism in Center of Portugal: discover our green destinations & experiences

Sustainable Tourism in Center of Portugal: discover our green destinations & experiences

Natural Reserve of the São Jacinto Dunes

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of the São Jacinto Dunes

5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal

5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal

The Elephant's Journey

The Elephant's Journey

LGBTQIA+ Traveling in Center of Portugal

LGBTQIA+ Traveling in Center of Portugal

Salão Brazil

Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova

Churches & Monasteries

Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo

Cabeça

Cities & Villages

Loriga

Cities & Villages

Sant'Ana Square Leiria

Sant'Ana Square Leiria

Articles

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Ílhavo

Cities & Villages

The surprising city of Ílhavo, located 6 km away from Aveiro, is a landmark of contemporary architecture and a stronghold of the codfish heritage.

Stargazing in International Águeda River

Nature & Outdoors

Stargazing in International Águeda River

International Águeda River is born in Spain, on the Spanish flank of Serra das Mesas. It flows along 130 km, and its last 25 km set the natural frontier between the two Iberian countries. It flows into the Douro at Barca d'Alva.

Roman Heritage Sites in Viseu

Archeology & Heritage

Roman Heritage Sites in Viseu

Although the city started as a hill fort, it was during Roman times that Viseu confirmed its importance.

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!

Royal Factories of Serra da Estrela

Monuments & Attractions

Royal Factories of Serra da Estrela

Living experiences which made Serra da Estrela wool one of the most interesting success stories in Portuguese industry.

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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