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

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Sítio in Nazaré
Monuments & Attractions
Sítio in Nazaré
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Bishop's Palace Garden
Nature & Outdoors
Bishop's Palace Garden
Ansião
Cities & Villages
Ansião
Linhares da Beira
Cities & Villages
Linhares da Beira
Wine routes in Center of Portugal
Food & Drink
Wine routes in Center of Portugal
Municipal Market of Nazaré
Cities & Villages
Municipal Market of Nazaré
Convento de São Francisco
Arts & Culture
Convento de São Francisco
Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior
Food & Drink
Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Archeology & Heritage
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Cas’Amaro Villa
Cas’Amaro Villa
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Archeology & Heritage
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
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Transports
Transports
Christmas in Castelo Branco
Cities & Villages
Christmas in Castelo Branco
No need to dream about a White Christmas! It will take place in the welcoming inland city of Castelo Branco.
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.
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. 
Allegretto
Nature & Outdoors
Allegretto
The fifth movement of Beethoven's 6th Symphony is Allegretto, depicting the joyful shepherd's song full of cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm. In Montemuro Mountain, in the surroundings of Viseu, you can be shepherd for a day and experience these happy feelings!
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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