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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Center of Portugal destinations

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Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
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
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The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Dino Parque Lourinhã
Kids & Families
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Kids & Families
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Sports & Leisure
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Idanha-a-Velha
Cities & Villages
Idanha-a-Velha
Castelo Mendo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Mendo
Garden Tour
Nature & Outdoors
Garden Tour
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Cathedral of Leiria
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Leiria
Bordallo Pinheiro Factory
Cities & Villages
Bordallo Pinheiro Factory
Almeida
Cities & Villages
Almeida
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha
Articles

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Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes. 
Precious Crown of Our Lady of Fátima
Churches & Monasteries
Precious Crown of Our Lady of Fátima
Apart from its unquestionable value, the precious Crown of Our Lady of Fátima owns a deep symbolic meaning. It contains a non-precious element: the bullet of the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.  Definitely, the most important piece treasured by the Shrine of Fátima. 
Central Portuguese St. James Way
Religion & Spirituality
Central Portuguese St. James Way
The Caminos de Santiago leading to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, cross Portugal from north to south and pilgrims have followed them for centuries. 
Cycling in Castelo Branco
Sports & Leisure
Cycling in Castelo Branco
Explore Castelo Branco's cycling routes: Dia de Portugal, Parque Urbano, and Egas Moniz. Enjoy stunning landscapes and modern facilities!
Christmas in Leiria
Cities & Villages
Christmas in Leiria
From November 22nd 2024 to January 6th 2025 the city of Leiria will be the stage of the magical Christmas world !
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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