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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Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
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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Pegões Aqueduct
Nature & Outdoors
Pegões Aqueduct
Praça 2 de Maio
Cities & Villages
Praça 2 de Maio
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Cities & Villages
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Quinta de São Francisco Houses
Quinta de São Francisco Houses
Tower of the University of Coimbra
Monuments & Attractions
Tower of the University of Coimbra
Easter Holidays in Center of Portugal
Cities & Villages
Easter Holidays in Center of Portugal
Private Examination Room and Arms' Room
Arts & Culture
Private Examination Room and Arms' Room
Castelo Novo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Novo
Loriga
Cities & Villages
Loriga
Renova
Shopping
Renova
Foz d'Égua river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Foz d'Égua river beach
Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre
Churches & Monasteries
Leiria Intercultural Dialogue Centre
Articles

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Life+Berlenga
Nature & Outdoors
Life+Berlenga
New Life+Berlenga project helps restoring the natural assets of the archipelago.
Sleeping in Alcobaça
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Alcobaça
The pleasant city of Alcobaça offers its visitors surprising options in terms of accommodation. Travellers can stay at the brand new 5-star hotel Montebelo Alcobaça Historic Hotel, located in a wing of the stunning UNESCO World Monastery of Alcobaça or at other renowned hotels that provide all the modern comfort and a dedicated service, committed to excellence.
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.
Guarda Jewish Quarter
Archeology & Heritage
Guarda Jewish Quarter
The Jewish community in Guarda was for a long period one of the country’s most important Jewish communities,
Wild orchids
Nature & Outdoors
Wild orchids
In Portugal there are 55 species of wild orchids. A great part of this species can be found in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, namely 27 species! The gorgeous bee orchids are the living proof of how impressively intelligent orchids can be. 
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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