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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Aveiro

Coimbra

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Nazaré

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Batalha

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Tomar

Alcobaça

Abrantes

Óbidos

Peniche

Guarda

Covilhã

Castelo Branco

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Fátima

Viseu

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Leiria

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

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What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Chapel of the Apparitions

Churches & Monasteries

Chapel of the Apparitions

10 best Summer spots to visit in Center of Portugal: more to Summer life than the south

10 best Summer spots to visit in Center of Portugal: more to Summer life than the south

Convent of Santa Cruz do Buçaco

Churches & Monasteries

Convent of Santa Cruz do Buçaco

Trancoso

Cities & Villages

Birdwatching in Centro de Portugal

Nature & Outdoors

Birdwatching in Centro de Portugal

Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.

Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.

Olaias

Garden Tour

Nature & Outdoors

Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal

Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal

Vale Furado

Valinhos Sanctuary

Religion & Spirituality

Valinhos Sanctuary

Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar

Nature & Outdoors

Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar

Articles

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Architectural icons

Cities & Villages

Architectural icons

Covilhã is a perfect destination for fans of architecture. Prestigious Portuguese architects have left their imprint on the city landscape.

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!

Jewish Coimbra

Archeology & Heritage

Jewish Coimbra: Cultural fusion, Jewish quarters, and historical patrimony. Explore Coimbra's diverse legacy and centuries of coexistence

Palha de Abrantes & other delights

Palha de Abrantes & other delights

Unique endogenous products, river flavours and the almighty "palha de Abrantes" set the tone of the truly fascinating gastronomy of Abrantes.

Óbidos Literary Town

Óbidos Literary Town

This project consists of the promotion of the culture of writing and reading through he organisation of festivals, presentations, meetings, representations, projections, concerts, reading and writing sessions.

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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