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What to do
The best things to do in Center of Portugal
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Cities & Villages
Bordallo Pinheiro Factory
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Porta do Soar
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Sítio in Nazaré
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Tile tour in Ovar
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Serra da Estrela Natural Park
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Foz d'Égua river beach
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Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
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Aveiro salt ponds
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Idanha-a-Velha
10 coolest Summer spots of Center of Portugal. There is more to summer life than the south.
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Food & Drink
Eating in Covilhã
The city of Covilhã offers its visitors truly unique gastronomic delights, deeply rooted in the historical past of the once factory-city. A major example is the Covilhã pastry, a very popular speciality among the communities of wool factory workers. Covilhã is also known as the parsnip capital. Parsnip is a root vegetable that looks like a carrot, but has the colour of a turnip. Its unique flavour is actually of mix of them, yet sweeter. These and other delicacies at the enchanting mountain city of Covilhã !
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.
Archeology & Heritage
The marks in Trancoso houses
The medieval town of Trancoso is strongly influenced by its ancient Jewish presence.
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Óbidos
Literary hotels, sustainable accommodations near Óbidos Lagoon or exceptional golf resort hotels. The welcoming flowery town of Óbidos provides its visitors comfortable hotels and exquisite accommodation at the heart of absolutely settings.
Churches & Monasteries
"Suspension" by Joana Vasconcelos
World-acclaimed Portuguese visual artist, Joana Vasconcelos, has conceived the stunning work "Suspension", a 28 meter-high rosary, inaugurated in 2017 during the celebrations of the 100th anniversary of the Apparitions, placed vertically in the Church of the Most Holy Trinity. Today this work can be seen from an horizontal perspective upon a replica of Leonardo Da Vinci's Vetruvian Man.
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Edition 87
22.04.2024 • 06.05.2024
The secret life of orchids at the breath-taking Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. As far as the laws of seduction are concerned, orchids are true masters ! A fascinating world to unveil. This is also an homage to the Revolution of the 25th April 1974, because freedom is as frail as an orchid.
Edition 86
01.04.2024 • 15.04.2024
In 2024, Guide Michelin Portugal has announced 8 new Bib Gourmand restaurants in Portugal, adding to an already existing list of 32 restaurants all over this food-loving country! Center of Portugal has the only 1-star Michelin restaurant in the region, Mesa de Lemos, located in Viseu, scoring also 1 green star for sustainable cuisine. Flora and Olaias are the brand new Bib Gourmand restaurants in the region. Bon appétit !
Edition 85
26.02.2024 • 11.03.2024
Regardless of being a believer or not, Fátima owns a deeply moving energy. That special vibe that leads us to silence and to the essence of life, thought and hope. This edition shows you the way to (a different) Fátima.
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