Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Sunny & sandy beaches in Center of Portugal
Beaches & Surf
Sunny & sandy beaches in Center of Portugal
Geoscope of Fajão
Nature & Outdoors
Geoscope of Fajão
Geoparque Oeste
Nature & Outdoors
Geoparque Oeste
The Palace of Buçaco
Monuments & Attractions
The Palace of Buçaco
Burel Factory
Shopping
Burel Factory
Zebro belvedere
Nature & Outdoors
Zebro belvedere
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Kids & Families
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Quinta de São Francisco Houses
Quinta de São Francisco Houses
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Belmonte
Cities & Villages
Belmonte
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
Joanine Library - Coimbra University
Monuments & Attractions
Joanine Library - Coimbra University
Articles

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Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes. 
Casa do Passal
Arts & Culture
Casa do Passal
Casa do Passal: Reviving the legacy of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. A symbol of defiance and justice, now reborn thanks to global support.
Sleeping in Tomar
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Tomar
The charming Templar city of Tomar offers its visitors many possibilities, in terms of accommodation. From classical hotels to comfy modern guesthouses and exquisite local accommodation. Perfect solutions for the most demanding contemporary solo travellers and families.
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Nature & Outdoors
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Described for the first time in Portugal in 1805, the orchid species Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica was by that time known as Orchis conica. Its tiny flowers resemble angels and are beautifully fragile. 
Vista Alegre as a revolutionary social project
Cities & Villages
Vista Alegre as a revolutionary social project
This prestigious Portuguese world-acclaimed super brand is the living proof that a respected working force is the key to success! 
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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