Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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17 best cities to visit in Center of Portugal
17 best cities to visit in Center of Portugal
The University of Aveiro
Monuments & Attractions
The University of Aveiro
Casa Nova
Casa Nova
Panteão dos Almeida
Monuments & Attractions
Panteão dos Almeida
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Archeology & Heritage
The Côa Valley Archaeological Park
Moinho de Avis
Nature & Outdoors
Moinho de Avis
Summer bucket list in Center of Portugal: 5 incredible summer activities
Summer bucket list in Center of Portugal: 5 incredible summer activities
Valezim
Cities & Villages
Valezim
Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies
Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies
Olaias
Food & Drink
Olaias
Border Castles
Monuments & Attractions
Border Castles
All new on Portugal Western front: 6 amazing destinations to visit in Center of Portugal
All new on Portugal Western front: 6 amazing destinations to visit in Center of Portugal
Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

The (grand) Canyon
Beaches & Surf
The (grand) Canyon
Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?
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. 
West coast beaches
Beaches & Surf
West coast beaches
Explore the amazing West coast beaches of Center of Portugal ! The place to go on your Summer holidays!
From Aveiro to Figueira da Foz
Beaches & Surf
From Aveiro to Figueira da Foz
Our journey starts in the enchanting region of Aveiro, known as “the Portuguese Venice”, a city bathed by light.
Christmas train
Kids & Families
Christmas train
Vouga Historical Train is back on track for two memorable train journeys taking place on December 15th and 22nd. Feel the Christmas magic on board of one of Portugal's most remarkable trains!
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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