Tourism in Portugal
Center of Portugal: a Winter wonderland !
Discover the most exciting Winter getaways in Center of Portugal region! Incredibly cosy accommodations, embraced by nature; inspiring natural landscapes; snow-clad villages and mouth-watering delicacies paired with outstanding noble wines. Many reasons to put Center of Portugal on your Winter travel list!
Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
Historical Villages of Portugal
Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar
Ideal for childless young couples or solo travellers, Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar is the perfect refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sheer definition of slow travel!
Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
Articles
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Cities & Villages
Magical Tomar
No other city in Center of Portugal region is so deeply charged with fascinating symbols as Tomar. There are multiple overlapping layers of History, hidden passages, ancient rites and a very thin line between the sacred and the pagan. This tour, created by prestigious Professor Carlos Trincão, leads you to a magical Tomar, as you have never seen it before.
Cities & Villages
By train across the Tagus
Explore Central Portugal on a 2-hour train journey from Entroncamento to Vila Velha de Ródão, along the banks of the Tagus River.
Food & Drink
Eating in Coimbra
The charming historical city of Coimbra, beautifully placed by the Mondego River, is also a great spot for foodies and wine lovers.
Monuments & Attractions
The Lines of Torres - the routes
The Lines of Torres are among world's most elaborate defensive systems ever built.
Magazine
Edition 99 - Travelling with purpose
15.09.2025 • 06.10.2025
Travelling is all about making meaningful connections and feeling the spirit of the place. Talking to locals, sharing life stories, unveiling the secrets of a soul-soothing Mother Nature, making a positive impact on the surrounding environment. Feeling close to what really matters. The world needs lasting bonds. And every step counts.
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.
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Valverde Santar Hotel & Spa
Beautifully placed in the charming wine-producing village of Santar, the 5-star boutique hotel Valverde Santar Hotel & Spa, member of Relais & Châteaux Collection, is a precious jewel at the heart of the renowned Dão wine region, surrounded by Estrela and Caramulo Mountains, near Viseu.
Santar Garden Village
Santar is a wonderful aristocratic village situated 25 minutes away from Viseu at the heart of Dão Wine Demarcated Region.
Paço dos Cunhas & Casa de Santar Vinhos
Santar, in the heart of Dão, has an ancient history where wine is the main character in multiple events that made this town unique, noble and singular.
Santar Vila Jardim
House of the Counts of Santar and Magalhães
Situado no coração da encantadora e nobre vila de Santar, famosa pela sua produção vínica, a apenas 15 minutos de Viseu, a Casa dos Condes de Santar e Magalhães é um bom exemplo da arquitectura civil maneirista, combinando características barrocas e neoclássicas.
Fidalgas de Santar Gourmet
Fidalgas de Santar Gourmet is a charming shop located in the beautiful wine-producing village of Santar at the heart of Dão wine region that sells the finest regional products, only 15 minutes away from Viseu.