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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Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
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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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Joanine Library - Coimbra University
Monuments & Attractions
Joanine Library - Coimbra University
Portuguese ceramics routes
Cities & Villages
Portuguese ceramics routes
Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies
Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies
Areia Branca
Beaches & Surf
Areia Branca
Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada
Nature & Outdoors
Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Monuments & Attractions
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Shopping
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Exploratório Infante D. Henrique - Live Science Centre of Coimbra
Kids & Families
Exploratório Infante D. Henrique - Live Science Centre of Coimbra
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Golf
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro
Kids & Families
Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro
A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões
Churches & Monasteries
A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões
Tejo Internacional Natural Park
Nature & Outdoors
Tejo Internacional Natural Park
Articles

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Quinta d'Arminho
Nature & Outdoors
Quinta d'Arminho
Located in Mangualde, near Viseu, Quinta d'Arminho produces olive oil, several varieties of fruits, vegetables and blueberries.
Eating in Alcobaça
Food & Drink
Eating in Alcobaça
The city of Alcobaça is famous for its renowned restaurants, opulent tables and the quality of its endogenous products. Traditionally, this region has always been highly fertile. In ancient times, the monks cultivated these lands and founded an important agricultural school. Comfort food that is good for the soul.
Viseu Walking Tour
Monuments & Attractions
Viseu Walking Tour
This walking tour will lead you across some of the most important landmarks of Viseu, a city made of granite, noble character and endless flowers!
Walking Tour in Coimbra: Coimbra essentials
Monuments & Attractions
Walking Tour in Coimbra: Coimbra essentials
This walking tour unveils the must-see stops of one of the most ancient university cities in Europe.
Life+Berlenga
Nature & Outdoors
Life+Berlenga
New Life+Berlenga project helps restoring the natural assets of the archipelago.
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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