Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Moinho do Boneco
Kids & Families
Moinho do Boneco
Winter holidays: Discover Christmas Markets and Traditions in Center of Portugal
Winter holidays: Discover Christmas Markets and Traditions in Center of Portugal
Flora
Food & Drink
Flora
The 6 best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
The 6 best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
Church Igreja do Carmo
Churches & Monasteries
Church Igreja do Carmo
Misericórdia Church of Guarda
Churches & Monasteries
Misericórdia Church of Guarda
Codfish route
Food & Drink
Codfish route
Piornos Belvedere
Nature & Outdoors
Piornos Belvedere
Monsanto
Cities & Villages
Monsanto
Autumn leaves you breathless in Center of Portugal!
Cities & Villages
Autumn leaves you breathless in Center of Portugal!
5 best cities for travel in Autumn in Center of Portugal: fewer crowds and idyllic cities
5 best cities for travel in Autumn in Center of Portugal: fewer crowds and idyllic cities
Villa Portela
Arts & Culture
Villa Portela
Articles

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Christmas in Águeda
Cities & Villages
Christmas in Águeda
In the holiday season they are white and full of light, turning the city of Águeda, in the region of Aveiro, into a must-see Christmas spot. 
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Nature & Outdoors
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Peniche: A top global spot for seabird watching. Witness the incredible seabird migration show!
Birdwatching in Tejo Internacional
Nature & Outdoors
Birdwatching in Tejo Internacional
Tejo Internacional: birdwatching paradise with diverse habitats and stunning landscapes. Over 210 vertebrate species, including 140 birds.
Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Being Portugal a dominantly Catholic country, Easter time has a deep-rooted meaning with several celebrations taking place in all regions. Center of Portugal is no exception. From the coastline to the inland, namely in Ovar, Fundão and Idanha-a-Nova, locals live this time of the year with great devotion and spirit of community. A celebration filled with meaningful rituals, heart-felt religiosity and enduring traditions whose origins get lost in time.
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the University of Coimbra
Arts & Culture
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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