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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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Bussaco Woods
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Woods
Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova
Churches & Monasteries
Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova
Buracas do Casmilo
Nature & Outdoors
Buracas do Casmilo
Welcome Center of the Dão Wine Route
Food & Drink
Welcome Center of the Dão Wine Route
5 hotels with heated pools in Center of Portugal that are perfect for a winter getaway
5 hotels with heated pools in Center of Portugal that are perfect for a winter getaway
Trancoso
Cities & Villages
Trancoso
Monsanto
Cities & Villages
Monsanto
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
The Wool Route - Translana
Arts & Culture
The Wool Route - Translana
Bordallo Pinheiro Route - Caldas da Rainha
Cities & Villages
Bordallo Pinheiro Route - Caldas da Rainha
Pedreira swing
Nature & Outdoors
Pedreira swing
Santiago da Guarda
Archeology & Heritage
Santiago da Guarda
Articles

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Stargazing in Serra da Estrela
Nature & Outdoors
Stargazing in Serra da Estrela
Stargazing in the highest peak of the Portuguese mainland, the dazzling Serra da Estrela, can be a truly memorable experience! Serra da Estrela as never seen before.
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. 
Christmas in Óbidos
Religion & Spirituality
Christmas in Óbidos
From December 6th 2024, to January 6th 2025, Óbidos transforms into a magical Christmas town! With festive decor, Santa’s farm, an Ice Bar, a Christmas market, and a grand wheel for scenic views, it’s the perfect family holiday experience.
The starry skies above us
Nature & Outdoors
The starry skies above us
The region of the Historical Village Castelo Rodrigo, also known as "the star village", is absolutely mind-blowing for dark sky enthusiasts! 
Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature
Bussaco National Forest is the first certified Healing Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. A soul-soothing place to connect with nature, leaving all noise behind. 
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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