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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Peniche

Fátima

Castelo Branco

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Leiria

Tomar

Alcobaça

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Abrantes

Batalha

Óbidos

Nazaré

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Guarda

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Coimbra

Aveiro

Viseu

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Covilhã

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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Convento de São Francisco

Convento de São Francisco

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Natural pools of Cortes do Meio

Nature & Outdoors

Natural pools of Cortes do Meio

Convent of Santa Cruz do Buçaco

Churches & Monasteries

Convent of Santa Cruz do Buçaco

Talegre swing

Nature & Outdoors

Piornos Belvedere

Nature & Outdoors

Piornos Belvedere

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum

Monuments & Attractions

Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum

A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões

Churches & Monasteries

A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões

Discover Portugal’s river beaches: nature and tranquillity in the Center of Portugal

Nature & Outdoors

Discover Portugal’s river beaches: nature and tranquillity in the Center of Portugal

Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)

Cities & Villages

Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)

Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal

Religion & Spirituality

Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal

Puro Dão Hotel & Spa

Puro Dão Hotel & Spa

Articles

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Alcobaça brands

Cities & Villages

Alcobaça brands

Alcobaça is owner of prestigious superbrands that have conquered the heart of consumers throughout the years.

Beaches of Alcobaça

Beaches of Alcobaça

Discover the dazzling sandy beaches in the region of Alcobaça. The perfect destination for your Summer vacations ! Very close to the stunning World Heritage Monastery of Alcobaça.

Eating in Peniche

Eating in Peniche

Peniche's seafood-rich gastronomy: Taste regional delights in local restaurants, with fish reigning supreme! Local gastronomy in Peniche is deeply influenced by the sea and by the abundance of fish. There are many restaurants located in Peniche, in nearby Baleal beach or in Berlenga, where travellers can taste the very best regional specialities. Fish is by all means the all-mighty king of every table in Peniche!

The Great Route of Côa Valley

Sports & Leisure

The Great Route of Côa Valley

The Great Route of Côa Valley is a magical 196 km-long route along the Côa river from the spring in Fóios in Sabugal to the river estuary in Douro River in Vila Nova de Foz Côa.

Sons na Areia

The music festival Sons na Areia is organised by the Municipality of Lourinhã, in the region of Peniche, and it takes place in August at the dazzling Areia Branca beach.

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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