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

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Paredes da Vitória
Beaches & Surf
Paredes da Vitória
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Food & Drink
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
São Martinho do Porto
Beaches & Surf
São Martinho do Porto
Faia Brava Natural Reserve
Nature & Outdoors
Faia Brava Natural Reserve
Maria Gomes panoramic swing
Nature & Outdoors
Maria Gomes panoramic swing
Major Seminary of Coimbra
Religion & Spirituality
Major Seminary of Coimbra
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
Codfish route
Food & Drink
Codfish route
Portas de Ródão
Nature & Outdoors
Portas de Ródão
Cabedelo
Beaches & Surf
Cabedelo
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
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Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Being Portugal a dominantly Catholic country, Easter time has a deep-rooted meaning with several celebrations taking place in all regions. Center of Portugal is no exception. From the coastline to the inland, namely in Ovar, Fundão and Idanha-a-Nova, locals live this time of the year with great devotion and spirit of community. A celebration filled with meaningful rituals, heart-felt religiosity and enduring traditions whose origins get lost in time.
From Areia Branca beach to Paimogo Fort
Nature & Outdoors
From Areia Branca beach to Paimogo Fort
This enchanting walking tour will lead you across the most incredible bucolic landscapes at the heart of a jaw-dropping nature. 
Gliding Barnacles
Beaches & Surf
Gliding Barnacles
Just as barnacles live their lives clinging on to ship hulls, surfers live theirs cling on to their surfboards — they are “Gliding Barnacles” !
Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
The dazzling protected landscape of Açor Mountain is the home of 5 enchanting Schist Villages. A pristine nature that takes us back in time, embraced by a soul-soothing silence.
Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Cities & Villages
Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Leiria, beautifully located by the Lis River, is a city full of curiosities. So many stories and secrets to unveil !
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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