Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Pedreira swing
Nature & Outdoors
Pedreira swing
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Pateira de Fermentelos
Nature & Outdoors
Pateira de Fermentelos
Centre of Contemporary Culture
Arts & Culture
Centre of Contemporary Culture
Piódão
Cities & Villages
Piódão
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Churches & Monasteries
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Moinho do Boneco
Kids & Families
Moinho do Boneco
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Cities & Villages
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
The 6 best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
The 6 best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
Articles

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Embroideries of Castelo Branco
Shopping
Embroideries of Castelo Branco
The embroidery of Castelo Branco is the example par excellence of the taste for naturalist representation. A diversified flora is a recurrent theme.
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!
"Psalterium" by Ana Bonifácio
Churches & Monasteries
"Psalterium" by Ana Bonifácio
Created by the architect Ana Bonifácio, the work "Psalterium" integrates the temporary exhibit "Rosarium: Joy and Light, Pain and Glory". The rosaries are literally the symbol of the connection between heaven and earth. The bond that unites all pilgrims during their spiritual journey to Fátima. 
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: a family man
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: a family man
Life and legacy of Aristides de Sousa Mendes: Diplomat, family Man, and unyielding defender of Humanity. His brave acts and tragic end remembered.
The green heart of Coimbra
Nature & Outdoors
The green heart of Coimbra
This enchanting city by the Mondego river offers its visitors inspiring parks and gardens. 
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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