Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Bussaco Woods
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Woods
Street art route
Arts & Culture
Street art route
Paredes da Vitória
Beaches & Surf
Paredes da Vitória
Raízes
Raízes
Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha
Kids & Families
Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
Kids & Families
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
BODE Country House
Cities & Villages
BODE Country House
Garden Tour
Nature & Outdoors
Garden Tour
Costa Nova beach
Beaches & Surf
Costa Nova beach
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Shopping
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Articles

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The marks in Trancoso houses
Archeology & Heritage
The marks in Trancoso houses
The medieval town of Trancoso is strongly influenced by its ancient Jewish presence.
Necessary Papers
EU citizens: Identity card Non-UE citizens: Updated passport
Nazaré Big Waves
Beaches & Surf
Nazaré Big Waves
The Nazaré Canyon is the reason why the waves are so big and so high breaking. This makes Nazaré a hotspot for big wave surfing. 
Shopping in Aveiro
Shopping
Shopping in Aveiro
The ideal destination for enthusiastic shoppers who enjoy distinguishing articles that testify the Portuguese soul!
Portuguese chicken
Food & Drink
Portuguese chicken
In Portugal, the four indigenous chicken breeds, Pedrês Portuguesa, Preta Lusitânica, Amarela (yellow) and Branca (white), are on the verge of extinction, so their conservation is absolutely urgent.
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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