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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Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
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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Misericórdia Church of Guarda
Churches & Monasteries
Misericórdia Church of Guarda
Almeida
Cities & Villages
Almeida
New Cathedral - Sé Nova
Churches & Monasteries
New Cathedral - Sé Nova
Vista Alegre Chapel
Churches & Monasteries
Vista Alegre Chapel
Costa Nova
Cities & Villages
Costa Nova
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Beaches & Surf
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Aldeia Viçosa river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Aldeia Viçosa river beach
São Pedro de Moel
Beaches & Surf
São Pedro de Moel
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Barra Lighthouse
Monuments & Attractions
Barra Lighthouse
Castle of Porto de Mós
Monuments & Attractions
Castle of Porto de Mós
Burgo river swing
Sports & Leisure
Burgo river swing
Articles

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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.
Portuguese inland Way of Santiago
Religion & Spirituality
Portuguese inland Way of Santiago
This route crosses the most breath-taking landscapes of forests, agricultural and rural areas, highlighting the rich cultural and religious heritage, as well as an unrivalled natural settings.
Stargazing in International Águeda River
Nature & Outdoors
Stargazing in International Águeda River
International Águeda River is born in Spain, on the Spanish flank of Serra das Mesas. It flows along 130 km, and its last 25 km set the natural frontier between the two Iberian countries. It flows into the Douro at Barca d'Alva.
Arts & Culture in Viseu
Arts & Culture
Arts & Culture in Viseu
Discovering the cultural richness of the city through its museums is a golden opportunity to travel across its historical grandeur! 
Pedro and Inês, a timeless love story
Arts & Culture
Pedro and Inês, a timeless love story
There is a love story which has left a mark on the History of Portugal: the tale of forbidden love between Infante Peter and Inês de Castro, lady-in-waiting to his wife Constance.
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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