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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Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Coimbra

Guarda

Nazaré

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Leiria

Peniche

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Castelo Branco

Abrantes

Fátima

Aveiro

Tomar

Batalha

Alcobaça

Óbidos

Covilhã

Viseu

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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Viseu Cathedral Square

Churches & Monasteries

Viseu Cathedral Square

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha

Archeology & Heritage

Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha

Quinta das Levadas – Country House & Nature

Quinta das Levadas – Country House & Nature

Senhora da Piedade

Nature & Outdoors

Senhora da Piedade

Tertúlia

Encosta do Sobreiro

Encosta do Sobreiro

UBI - University of Beira Interior

Monuments & Attractions

UBI - University of Beira Interior

Parque dos Monges

Kids & Families

Parque dos Monges

Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior

Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior

A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões

Churches & Monasteries

A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões

Monastery of Batalha UNESCO World Heritage

Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Batalha UNESCO World Heritage

Articles

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Beaches of Alcobaça

Beaches of Alcobaça

Discover the dazzling sandy beaches in the region of Alcobaça. The perfect destination for your Summer vacations ! Very close to the stunning World Heritage Monastery of Alcobaça.

Christmas in Sabugal

Cities & Villages

Christmas in Sabugal

A magical recreation of the Bethlehem crib, as well as a great opportunity to feel the uniqueness of this festive season.

Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations

Nature & Outdoors

Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations

The surrounding region of Coimbra has a multitude of great attractions, suiting all tastes and budgets. From the endless white sandy beaches of Figueira da Foz to the charming Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain, from the fairy tale Bussaco national woods to the imposing castle of Montemor-o-Velho, from the Roman heritage sites to the Medieval flair of Penela.

Carmelite Route

Religion & Spirituality

Carmelite Route

The Carmelite Route connects Coimbra to Fátima along a 100 km long trail at the heart of a peaceful and dazzling natural landscape.

Bravo de Esmolfe Apple

Bravo de Esmolfe Apple

Known since the 18th century, this apple is original from the Esmolfe village, in Penalva do Castelo and it’s an exclusively Portuguese product.

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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