Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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The Aveiro “Ria”
Nature & Outdoors
The Aveiro “Ria”
Almeida
Cities & Villages
Almeida
Improviso Pop Up Store
Shopping
Improviso Pop Up Store
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
Kids & Families
Biological Park of Lousã Mountain
Penha Garcia
Monuments & Attractions
Penha Garcia
Burel Factory
Shopping
Burel Factory
Cabeça
Cities & Villages
Cabeça
Municipal Market of Nazaré
Cities & Villages
Municipal Market of Nazaré
Espaço Eça – Coffee & Wine, Books
Food & Drink
Espaço Eça – Coffee & Wine, Books
São Martinho do Porto
Beaches & Surf
São Martinho do Porto
Shopping
Green Boots
Centro Cultural de Ílhavo
Arts & Culture
Centro Cultural de Ílhavo
Articles

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Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
Nature & Outdoors
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
The Limodorum species is definitely among the most peculiar wild orchid species in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. This species can be easily spotted all over this stunning natural park, growing in dry alkaline soils amidst many dead layer.   
Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain
Precious jewels at the heart of an inspiring nature! The stunning landscape of Lousã Mountain is the perfect setting of 12 enchanting Schist Villages: Aigra Nova, Aigra Velha, Candal, Casal de São Simão, Casal Novo, Cerdeira, Chiqueiro, Comareira, Ferraria de São João, Gondramaz, Pena and Talasnal. 
Sleeping in Guarda
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Guarda
Excellent options at the heart of Portugal's highest city!
Transports
Transports
Serra da Estrela cheese
Food & Drink
Serra da Estrela cheese
With a buttery or dry dough, yellow colour and intense flavour, Serra da Estrela cheese is made exclusively with milk from Bordaleira breed sheep, and puts all the generosity of Serra da Estrela on the table.
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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