Tourism in Portugal
Center of Portugal: a Winter wonderland !
Discover the most exciting Winter getaways in Center of Portugal region! Incredibly cosy accommodations, embraced by nature; inspiring natural landscapes; snow-clad villages and mouth-watering delicacies paired with outstanding noble wines. Many reasons to put Center of Portugal on your Winter travel list!
Where to go
Center of Portugal destinations
Historical Villages of Portugal
Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar
Ideal for childless young couples or solo travellers, Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar is the perfect refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sheer definition of slow travel!
Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar
What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
Articles
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Food & Drink
Rabaçal Cheese
Still produced in a traditional way, the mouth-watering Rabaçal Cheese dates back to the foundation of Portugal. Described by the Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz as "round and divine", Rabaçal Cheese is a true gastronomic delight!
Food & Drink
Eating in Tomar
Tomar is a great destination for gastronomy lovers, especially sweet-toothed travellers. Apart from welcoming restaurants, where we can taste the best local cuisine, there are countless regional sweets. True temptations that are very hard to resist!
Arts & Culture
Historical cafés and writers
Coimbra has always been one of the most culturally relevant cities in Portugal. Its historical cafes were the stage of many enlightening discussions between prominent Portuguese writers, where they shared their visions for the future of the country. The University of Coimbra has formed several generations of distinguished intellectuals within the Portuguese-speaking world.
Food & Drink
The sin lives next door
The Alcobaça apple is a unique blend of nine apple varieties. It's a Protected Geographical Indication product and a focal point for a local tourism route, with a harvest period from August to November, known for its exceptional taste and crispness due to Alcobaça's micro-climate.
Magazine
Edition 99 - Travelling with purpose
15.09.2025 • 06.10.2025
Travelling is all about making meaningful connections and feeling the spirit of the place. Talking to locals, sharing life stories, unveiling the secrets of a soul-soothing Mother Nature, making a positive impact on the surrounding environment. Feeling close to what really matters. The world needs lasting bonds. And every step counts.
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
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.
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