Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Alcobaça

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Aveiro

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Covilhã

Nazaré

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Batalha

Guarda

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Castelo Branco

Óbidos

Viseu

Coimbra

Fátima

Tomar

Leiria

Peniche

Abrantes

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Cathedral of Castelo Branco

Churches & Monasteries

Cathedral of Castelo Branco

Falling for Fall in Center of Portugal !

Kids & Families

Falling for Fall in Center of Portugal !

Bordallo Pinheiro Factory

Cities & Villages

Bordallo Pinheiro Factory

Buddha Eden Garden

Nature & Outdoors

Buddha Eden Garden

Cycling in Aveiro region

Nature & Outdoors

Cycling in Aveiro region

Embraced by Nature

Nature & Outdoors

Embraced by Nature

UBI - University of Beira Interior

Monuments & Attractions

UBI - University of Beira Interior

Improviso Pop Up Store

Improviso Pop Up Store

Piornos Belvedere

Nature & Outdoors

Piornos Belvedere

Pateira de Fermentelos

Nature & Outdoors

Pateira de Fermentelos

Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha

Archeology & Heritage

Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha

Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

The power of nature

The power of nature

Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?

Shopping in Aveiro

Shopping in Aveiro

The ideal destination for enthusiastic shoppers who enjoy distinguishing articles that testify the Portuguese soul!

Shopping in Coimbra

Shopping in Coimbra

The enchanting city of Coimbra has many cool shops and sweet spots. The ideal places to unveil the welcoming soul of this historical city by the Mondego River.

Christmas in Sabugal

Cities & Villages

Christmas in Sabugal

A magical recreation of the Bethlehem crib, as well as a great opportunity to feel the uniqueness of this festive season.

Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the University of Coimbra

Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the University of Coimbra

Aristides de Sousa Mendes: Life and Education at the University of Coimbra. Diplomacy and Freedom of Thought in the Early 20th Century.

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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