Tourism in Portugal

Center of Portugal: the heart of Christmas !

The light of Christmas shines brighter in Center of Portugal ! This is the home of quite unique Christmas celebrations that take place all over the region from the coastline to the inland. It's time to embrace the magic of the season in all its timeless splendour. 

Aveiro

Christmas train

Vouga Historical Train is back on track for memorable train journeys taking place on Saturdays and Sundays until January 4th 2026. Feel the Christmas magic on board of one of Portugal's most remarkable trains!
Christmas train
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The (grand) Canyon
Beaches & Surf

The (grand) Canyon

Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?
Eating in Aveiro
Food & Drink

Eating in Aveiro

Aveiro cuisine is naturally deeply influenced by the sea flavours, for there are many restaurants in the city where we can eat the freshest fish varieties and seafood. And obviously, codfish. Portugal's favourite fish. 
Portuguese chicken
Food & Drink

Portuguese chicken

In Portugal, the four indigenous chicken breeds, Pedrês Portuguesa, Preta Lusitânica, Amarela (yellow) and Branca (white), are on the verge of extinction, so their conservation is absolutely urgent.
Allegro
Nature & Outdoors

Allegro

The third movement of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is "Allegro", presenting a merry gathering of country folk. The tiny inviting villages of Center of Portugal are attracting younger generations, gaining a brand new life. These villages are the epicentre of a stress-free lifestyle. In Portugal, we celebrate life with food, sitting at the table with our beloved ones! Food for body and soul.
Rabaçal Cheese
Food & Drink

Rabaçal Cheese

Still produced in a traditional way, the mouth-watering Rabaçal Cheese dates back to the foundation of Portugal. Described by the Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz as "round and divine", Rabaçal Cheese is a true gastronomic delight!