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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Beaches & Surf
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Costa Nova
Cities & Villages
Costa Nova
The 7 best hotels for Valentine's Day on Center of Portugal
The 7 best hotels for Valentine's Day on Center of Portugal
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Archeology & Heritage
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
ArchiSuites
ArchiSuites
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Kids & Families
Portugal dos Pequenitos
UBI - University of Beira Interior
Monuments & Attractions
UBI - University of Beira Interior
Cycling in Aveiro region
Nature & Outdoors
Cycling in Aveiro region
Lighthouse of Cape Mondego
Monuments & Attractions
Lighthouse of Cape Mondego
Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms wide open and wealthy tables!
Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms wide open and wealthy tables!
Moinho do Boneco
Kids & Families
Moinho do Boneco
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
Archeology & Heritage
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
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Street art in Fundão
Arts & Culture
Street art in Fundão
The city of Fundão is not only about mouth-watering red-passion cherries. The lacework creations of the Polish artist Nespoon have surely put Fundão on the street art map in Portugal!
From Figueira da Foz to Nazaré
Beaches & Surf
From Figueira da Foz to Nazaré
A prestigious beach resort for many decades, the inviting coastal city of Figueira da Foz continues to seduce its visitors with its unique flair and welcoming beaches.
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.
Flamingos in Morraceira island
Nature & Outdoors
Flamingos in Morraceira island
The island of Morraceira, located in Figueira da Foz, is a highly fascinating place in terms of bird-watching interest. 
Great Route of the Historical Villages
Nature & Outdoors
Great Route of the Historical Villages
This great route connects the 12 Historical Villages of Center of Portugal by stages, in a circular track of 600 km. 
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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