Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Abrantes

Castelo Branco

Batalha

Tomar

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Covilhã

Guarda

Óbidos

Peniche

Viseu

Leiria

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Fátima

Coimbra

Alcobaça

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Aveiro

Nazaré

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Vila Galé Collection Tomar

Vila Galé Collection Tomar

Lugar nas Estrelas

Lugar nas Estrelas

Talegre swing

Nature & Outdoors

Almeida

Cities & Villages

Alta

The 6 best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal

The 6 best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal

Largo da Devesa

Monuments & Attractions

Largo da Devesa

Estrela Geopark

Nature & Outdoors

Estrela Geopark

Berlengas

Nature & Outdoors

Quinta de São Francisco Houses

Quinta de São Francisco Houses

Pateira do Carregal swing

Nature & Outdoors

Pateira do Carregal swing

Glacial Valleys Route

Nature & Outdoors

Glacial Valleys Route

Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

Perfect for friends

Cities & Villages

Perfect for friends

The iconic "Portuguese Venice"is a vibrant colourful coastal city, beautifully ornamented with stunning tiles and skilful Art nouveau façades. A happy mix of tradition and creative innovation, where all roads lead to the inspiring Aveiro Lagoon. Either by bike, on foot or by solar-powered Moliceiro boat, Aveiro is better with friends !

Dão Cycling Path

Sports & Leisure

Dão Cycling Path

This fantastic eco-path used to be the former railway line of Dão region. It is certainly one of the most beautiful eco-paths in the country!

Nazaré Big Waves

Nazaré Big Waves

The Nazaré Canyon is the reason why the waves are so big and so high breaking. This makes Nazaré a hotspot for big wave surfing.

Eating in Tomar

Eating in Tomar

Tomar is a great destination for gastronomy lovers, especially sweet-toothed travellers. Apart from welcoming restaurants, where we can taste the best local cuisine, there are countless regional sweets. True temptations that are very hard to resist!

From Aveiro to Figueira da Foz

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.

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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