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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Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
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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Torre de Vigia
Nature & Outdoors
Torre de Vigia
Kids & Families
Kids & Families
Kids & Families
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Kids & Families
Dino Parque Lourinhã
All new on Portugal Western front: 6 amazing destinations to visit in Center of Portugal
All new on Portugal Western front: 6 amazing destinations to visit in Center of Portugal
Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew
Cities & Villages
Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew
Largo da Devesa
Monuments & Attractions
Largo da Devesa
Raízes
Raízes
Coimbra Old Cathedral - Sé Velha de Coimbra
Churches & Monasteries
Coimbra Old Cathedral - Sé Velha de Coimbra
Mondego cycling & walking path
Nature & Outdoors
Mondego cycling & walking path
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Food & Drink
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Sala dos Capelos
Arts & Culture
Sala dos Capelos
The Aveiro “Ria”
Nature & Outdoors
The Aveiro “Ria”
Articles

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Nazaré Surfer Wall
Beaches & Surf
Nazaré Surfer Wall
Nazaré's giant waves draw surfers from afar, 35 boards now displayed at S. Miguel Arcanjo Fort.
Fado de Coimbra
Fado
Fado de Coimbra
If fado is considered the song of the Portuguese soul, Coimbra Fado is surely the music which marks the rhythm of the heart of the students’ city.
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Nature & Outdoors
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Described for the first time in Portugal in 1805, the orchid species Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica was by that time known as Orchis conica. Its tiny flowers resemble angels and are beautifully fragile. 
The power of nature
Beaches & Surf
The power of nature
Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?
Street art in Viseu
Arts & Culture
Street art in Viseu
The motto of the street art interventions in Viseu was the wine, since Viseu is the heart of Dão wine region, known for its remarkable wines.
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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