Things to do in Historical Villages of Portugal • 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 (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar

Ideal for childless young couples or solo travellers, Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar is the perfect refuge from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sheer definition of slow travel! (...)

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. (...)

Monuments & Attractions

Moreira de Rei Necropolis

Moreira de Rei Necropolis, located in the village Moreira de Rei, 7 km away from the Historical Village Trancoso, holds the largest collection of anthropomorphic granite-carved graves in the Iberian Peninsula of over 700 tombs. (...)

Story Studio Sortelha

Enjoying an unrivalled location in the eye-catching Historical Village Sortelha, encircled by walls, Story Studio Sortelha is an innovative accommodation project featuring over 10 houses. (...)

Quinta das Levadas – Country House & Nature

Enjoying a perfect location in a valley, magnificently set between Estrela and Açor Mountains, Quinta das Levadas – Country House & Nature is a charming country house that offers its guests the ultimate luxury: peacefulness. (...)

In Bulla Country and Wellness

Located half an hour away from the Historical Village of Sortelha, in Bulla Country and Wellness is a one-of-a-kind accommodation that offers its guests a pleasant sense of isolation amidst nature and silence. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Paul de Toirões

Formerly known as Quinta de Santa Margarida, Paul de Toirões, 18 minutes away from the village Malhada Sorda, in Almeida, is the most recent area to be managed by Rewilding Portugal. (...)

Archeology & Heritage

Here come the Romans!

Discover the enduring influence of the Roman legacy in Center of Portugal through this exciting route. Quoting the popular Monty Python sketch: "What have the Romans ever done for us?". As far as Center of Portugal region is concerned, a (...)

Cities & Villages

Christmas in Sabugal

A magical recreation of the Bethlehem crib, as well as a great opportunity to feel the uniqueness of this festive season. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

The starry skies above us

The region of the Historical Village Castelo Rodrigo, also known as "the star village", is absolutely mind-blowing for dark sky enthusiasts! (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Stargazing in International Águeda River

International Águeda River is born in Spain, on the Spanish flank of Serra das Mesas. It flows along 130 km, and its last 25 km set the natural frontier between the two Iberian countries. It flows into the Douro at Barca d'Alva. (...)