Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Óbidos

Guarda

Batalha

Covilhã

Abrantes

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Peniche

Viseu

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Fátima

Alcobaça

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Coimbra

Tomar

Castelo Branco

Aveiro

Nazaré

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Leiria

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Aldeia Viçosa river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Aldeia Viçosa river beach

Parque do Barrocal

Nature & Outdoors

Parque do Barrocal

A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões

Churches & Monasteries

A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões

Vale da Estrela

Vale da Estrela

Pateira de Fermentelos

Nature & Outdoors

Pateira de Fermentelos

Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada

Belmonte

Cities & Villages

PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum

Archeology & Heritage

PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum

Buddha Eden Garden

Nature & Outdoors

Buddha Eden Garden

Encosta do Sobreiro

Encosta do Sobreiro

Senhora da Piedade

Nature & Outdoors

Senhora da Piedade

Among Kings and Queens: Join us in this dazzling journey through Centre of Portugal Castles

Among Kings and Queens: Join us in this dazzling journey through Centre of Portugal Castles

Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

The marks in Trancoso houses

Archeology & Heritage

The marks in Trancoso houses

The medieval town of Trancoso is strongly influenced by its ancient Jewish presence.

The Great Route of Côa Valley

Sports & Leisure

The Great Route of Côa Valley

The Great Route of Côa Valley is a magical 196 km-long route along the Côa river from the spring in Fóios in Sabugal to the river estuary in Douro River in Vila Nova de Foz Côa.

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.

Central Portuguese St. James Way

Religion & Spirituality

Central Portuguese St. James Way

The Caminos de Santiago leading to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, cross Portugal from north to south and pilgrims have followed them for centuries.

Peniche Surf Camp

Peniche Surf Camp

At the Peniche Surf Camp you can learn the sport and the spirit of surfing in a funny and encouraging way! Because your smile is our goal!

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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