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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Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
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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Costa Nova
Cities & Villages
Costa Nova
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Churches & Monasteries
Church of the Most Holy Trinity
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha
Kids & Families
Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Kids & Families
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Monuments & Attractions
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Cities & Villages
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Vale Furado
Beaches & Surf
Vale Furado
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Villa Portela
Arts & Culture
Villa Portela
Shopping
Green Boots
Center of Portugal, your foodie destination
Center of Portugal, your foodie destination
Articles

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Couples Experience®
Shopping
Couples Experience®
The Nazaré-based jewellery brand MIL Jewellery has launched a deeply innovative concept which is at the same time a once-in-a-lifetime experience: grooms create their own wedding rings! Ladies and gentlemen: this is Couples Experience®!
Palha de Abrantes & other delights
Food & Drink
Palha de Abrantes & other delights
Unique endogenous products, river flavours and the almighty "palha de Abrantes" set the tone of the truly fascinating gastronomy of Abrantes.
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes. 
Eating & Drinking in Viseu
Food & Drink
Eating & Drinking in Viseu
When it comes to eating well, Viseu is the ideal destination for the most demanding tastes. 
Eating in Coimbra
Food & Drink
Eating in Coimbra
The charming historical city of Coimbra, beautifully placed by the Mondego River, is also a great spot for foodies and wine lovers. 
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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