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
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
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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5 well-kept secrets in Center of Portugal: Safe travels away from the crowds.
5 well-kept secrets in Center of Portugal: Safe travels away from the crowds.
Moreira de Rei Necropolis
Monuments & Attractions
Moreira de Rei Necropolis
São Martinho do Porto
Beaches & Surf
São Martinho do Porto
The best hiking trails in Center of Portugal
Nature & Outdoors
The best hiking trails in Center of Portugal
ML Vineyards
ML Vineyards
Among Kings and Queens: Join us in this dazzling journey through Centre of Portugal Castles
Among Kings and Queens: Join us in this dazzling journey through Centre of Portugal Castles
Senhora da Piedade
Nature & Outdoors
Senhora da Piedade
5 best cities for travel in Autumn in Center of Portugal: fewer crowds and idyllic cities
5 best cities for travel in Autumn in Center of Portugal: fewer crowds and idyllic cities
Improviso Pop Up Store
Shopping
Improviso Pop Up Store
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Churches & Monasteries
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Côa Walkaways
Nature & Outdoors
Côa Walkaways
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Nature & Outdoors
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Articles

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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!
Sleeping in Castelo Branco
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Castelo Branco
The charming inland city of Castelo Branco has many interesting options in terms of accommodation. 
Perfect for kids
Kids & Families
Perfect for kids
Center of Portugal is the ideal place to travel with kids! From a miniature Portugal at Portugal dos Pequenitos, in Coimbra, to the real scale dinosaurs of Dino Parque Lourinhã, near Peniche, there's a magical world to unveil by both grown-ups and children. Toy museums, live science centres, fascinating caves, biological parks. Center of Portugal at the heart of pure amusement! Because playing is a very serious matter indeed. 
Beaches of Leiria
Beaches & Surf
Beaches of Leiria
Discover the beautiful sandy beaches in the region of Leiria. A great destination for your Summer vacations !
The EN2
Kids & Families
The EN2
The best way to discover the country from its northern mountains to its southern beaches via the EN2, also known as the Portuguese Route 66. 
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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