Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Nazaré

Coimbra

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Peniche

Fátima

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Batalha

Aveiro

Alcobaça

Óbidos

Tomar

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Viseu

Covilhã

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Castelo Branco

Leiria

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Abrantes

Guarda

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Foz d'Égua river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Foz d'Égua river beach

Romance in Center of Portugal

Romance in Center of Portugal

Cabeça

Cities & Villages

Tejo Internacional Natural Park

Nature & Outdoors

Tejo Internacional Natural Park

Parque dos Monges

Kids & Families

Parque dos Monges

St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra

Churches & Monasteries

St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra

Ourém

Archeology & Heritage

Mondego Walkways

Nature & Outdoors

Mondego Walkways

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Walking into Winter Wonderland

Cities & Villages

Walking into Winter Wonderland

The Cherry Route

The Cherry Route

Articles

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Gliding Barnacles

Gliding Barnacles

Just as barnacles live their lives clinging on to ship hulls, surfers live theirs cling on to their surfboards — they are “Gliding Barnacles” !

Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon

Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon

On October 19th 2021, Aristides de Sousa Mendes was given the honours of remaining in the National Pantheon by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. A truly deserved recognition to a man who saved thousands of lives from the certain death in the Holocaust.

Portuguese inland Way of Santiago

Religion & Spirituality

Portuguese inland Way of Santiago

This route crosses the most breath-taking landscapes of forests, agricultural and rural areas, highlighting the rich cultural and religious heritage, as well as an unrivalled natural settings.

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.

The EN2

Kids & Families

The best way to discover the country from its northern mountains to its southern beaches via the EN2, also known as the Portuguese Route 66.

Magazine

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.

Edition 95 - Christmas

Edition 95 - Christmas

09.12.2024 • 26.12.2024

In Christmas time all roads lead home and to the heart of what really matters. Finding the beauty of small yet meaningful things while enjoying comfy vibes and mouth-watering traditional delicacies. This special Christmas edition sheds a light on the uniqueness of this festive season in Center of Portugal. Let the magic begin!

Edition 94 - Small charming accommodations

Edition 94 - Small charming accommodations

17.09.2024 • 01.10.2024

Small, handmade, human. Center of Portugal offers a handful of such stunning accommodations. A second edition was absolutely necessary. Away from the crowds, closer to the sparkle of uniqueness.

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