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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Cities & Villages
Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra
Embraced by the Mondego River, the enchanting city of Coimbra has countless attractions on both sides of the river.
Kids & Families
Christmas in Talasnal
With the arrival of the Christmas season, the Schist Village of Talasnal once again becomes one of the most iconic settings in Lousã Mountain. This year, the village presents its largest and most carefully crafted Christmas decorations ever, the result of a joint effort by local homeowners, the community, and municipal support.
Nature & Outdoors
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
The Limodorum species is definitely among the most peculiar wild orchid species in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. This species can be easily spotted all over this stunning natural park, growing in dry alkaline soils amidst many dead layer.
Churches & Monasteries
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today this work can be seen from an horizontal perspective upon a replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vetruvian Man.
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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