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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Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
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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Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Espaço Eça – Coffee & Wine, Books
Food & Drink
Espaço Eça – Coffee & Wine, Books
Teatro Municipal da Guarda
Arts & Culture
Teatro Municipal da Guarda
Cycling in Center of Portugal: ride along the most incredible natural landscapes
Cycling in Center of Portugal: ride along the most incredible natural landscapes
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Churches & Monasteries
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Linhares da Beira
Cities & Villages
Linhares da Beira
The Elephant's Journey
Arts & Culture
The Elephant's Journey
Ourém
Archeology & Heritage
Ourém
Shopping
Green Boots
Buddha Eden Garden
Nature & Outdoors
Buddha Eden Garden
Poço Azul
Nature & Outdoors
Poço Azul
Geoparque Oeste
Nature & Outdoors
Geoparque Oeste
Articles

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Vouga Valley cycling path
Nature & Outdoors
Vouga Valley cycling path
Set upon the former railway line of Vouga – the very winding Vale das Voltas railway line that was deactivated in 1980 - the Vouga Valley cycling path stretches along 70 kms. The enchanted valley of Vouga River sets the tone of the landscape of this cycling path.
Street art in Estarreja
Arts & Culture
Street art in Estarreja
Urban Art Festival ESTAU has brought the community and art together through several ways, such as mural painting, movies, guided visits and performances.
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
Churches & Monasteries
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today this work can be seen from an horizontal perspective upon a replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vetruvian Man. 
Peniche Surf Camp
Beaches & Surf
Peniche Surf Camp
At the Peniche Surf Camp you can learn the sport and the spirit of surfing in a funny and encouraging way! Because your smile is our goal!
Great Route of Zêzere
Nature & Outdoors
Great Route of Zêzere
A deep immersion in the natural and cultural diversity that makes the Zêzere river valley a unique landscape in the heart of Center of Portugal.
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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