Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Historical Villages of Portugal
Villages filled with History
Historical Villages of Portugal
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
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
Church of Santa Maria
Churches & Monasteries
Church of Santa Maria
Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
Archeology & Heritage
Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
Embraced by Nature
Nature & Outdoors
Embraced by Nature
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
Archeology & Heritage
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
Cas’Amaro Villa
Cas’Amaro Villa
Cycling in Center of Portugal: ride along the most incredible natural landscapes
Cycling in Center of Portugal: ride along the most incredible natural landscapes
Faia Brava Natural Reserve
Nature & Outdoors
Faia Brava Natural Reserve
UBI - University of Beira Interior
Monuments & Attractions
UBI - University of Beira Interior
Garden Tour
Nature & Outdoors
Garden Tour
CAE - Centro de Artes e Espectáculos
Monuments & Attractions
CAE - Centro de Artes e Espectáculos
Articles

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Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages of Açor Mountain
The dazzling protected landscape of Açor Mountain is the home of 5 enchanting Schist Villages. A pristine nature that takes us back in time, embraced by a soul-soothing silence.
Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation
Archeology & Heritage
Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation
Belmonte is, perhaps, the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence and it stands out because it was a unique case, within the Iberian Peninsula, where Hebrew culture and tradition have lasted since the early 16th century until today.
Great Route of the Historical Villages
Nature & Outdoors
Great Route of the Historical Villages
This great route connects the 12 Historical Villages of Center of Portugal by stages, in a circular track of 600 km. 
Golf in Viseu
Golf
Golf in Viseu
Portugal is a prestigious international golf destination. The golf courses of Center of Portugal are among Europe's best golf courses.
The Great Route of Tagus Path
Nature & Outdoors
The Great Route of Tagus Path
Tagus Path: 45-km route from Abrantes to Constância, tracing Tagus River's influence. Picturesque landscapes, fauna, flora, and cultural landmarks.
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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