Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Mondego Walkways
Nature & Outdoors
Mondego Walkways
The Elephant's Journey
Arts & Culture
The Elephant's Journey
Teatro Municipal da Guarda
Arts & Culture
Teatro Municipal da Guarda
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Sports & Leisure
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum
Archeology & Heritage
MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum
Valezim
Cities & Villages
Valezim
Mata dos Sete Montes
Nature & Outdoors
Mata dos Sete Montes
“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro
Food & Drink
“Ovos Moles” of Aveiro
Storytellers Palace
Storytellers Palace
Chaby Pinheiro Theatre
Arts & Culture
Chaby Pinheiro Theatre
São Martinho do Porto
Beaches & Surf
São Martinho do Porto
Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms wide open and wealthy tables!
Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms wide open and wealthy tables!
Articles

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Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature
Bussaco National Forest is the first certified Healing Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. A soul-soothing place to connect with nature, leaving all noise behind. 
Christmas in Sabugal
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.
Vouga Valley cycling path
Nature & Outdoors
Vouga Valley cycling path
Set upon the former railway line of Vouga – the very winding Vale das Voltas railway line that was deactivated in 1980 - the Vouga Valley cycling path stretches along 70 kms. The enchanted valley of Vouga River sets the tone of the landscape of this cycling path.
Walking Tour in Coimbra: Coimbra essentials
Monuments & Attractions
Walking Tour in Coimbra: Coimbra essentials
This walking tour unveils the must-see stops of one of the most ancient university cities in Europe.
Wool Fest – Covilhã Art Festival
Cities & Villages
Wool Fest – Covilhã Art Festival
The welcoming town of Covilhã at the foothill of Serra da Estrela is the epicentre of the street art scene in Center of Portugal. 
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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