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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Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
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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Raízes
Raízes
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
The Botanical Garden
Nature & Outdoors
The Botanical Garden
Cabedelo
Beaches & Surf
Cabedelo
Carriça panoramic swing
Nature & Outdoors
Carriça panoramic swing
Food & Drink
Nut'Leiria
Convento de São Francisco
Arts & Culture
Convento de São Francisco
Vista Alegre Theatre
Monuments & Attractions
Vista Alegre Theatre
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
Casa dos Alicates
Casa dos Alicates
Valezim
Cities & Villages
Valezim
Articles

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Faith beads
Religion & Spirituality
Faith beads
The rosary business in Fátima goes back to the 20's of the 20th century. Although some part of this activity has preserved a handmade dimension, nowadays the most successful rosary-making company in Portugal, Farportugal sells mostly to the foreign markets, producing 1 million rosaries every year. Even scented rosaries. 
Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation
Archeology & Heritage
Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation
Belmonte is, perhaps, the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence and it stands out because it was a unique case, within the Iberian Peninsula, where Hebrew culture and tradition have lasted since the early 16th century until today.
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.
The EN2
Kids & Families
The EN2
The best way to discover the country from its northern mountains to its southern beaches via the EN2, also known as the Portuguese Route 66. 
Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
The dazzling protected landscape of Açor Mountain is the home of 5 enchanting Schist Villages. A pristine nature that takes us back in time, embraced by a soul-soothing silence.
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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