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

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Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior
Food & Drink
Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior
Raízes
Raízes
Santiago da Guarda
Archeology & Heritage
Santiago da Guarda
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
The Cherry Route
Food & Drink
The Cherry Route
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Cities & Villages
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Moinho de Avis
Nature & Outdoors
Moinho de Avis
Top 10 seaside hotels in Center of Portugal
Top 10 seaside hotels in Center of Portugal
Joanine Library - Coimbra University
Monuments & Attractions
Joanine Library - Coimbra University
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Summer holidays in Center of Portugal: endless sunshine and hidden gems
Kids & Families
Summer holidays in Center of Portugal: endless sunshine and hidden gems
Piódão
Cities & Villages
Piódão
Articles

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Sleeping in Covilhã
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Covilhã
The mountain city of Covilhã offers welcoming hotels, where guests can enjoy all the comfort at quite affordable prices.
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes. 
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.
Sweet Alcobaça
Food & Drink
Sweet Alcobaça
It seems that the Cornucópias were created in 12th century.  These sweets are stuffed with soft eggs, made with yolks and sugar.
From Areia Branca beach to Paimogo Fort
Nature & Outdoors
From Areia Branca beach to Paimogo Fort
This enchanting walking tour will lead you across the most incredible bucolic landscapes at the heart of a jaw-dropping nature. 
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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