Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Encosta do Sobreiro
Encosta do Sobreiro
Portuguese ceramics routes
Cities & Villages
Portuguese ceramics routes
Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains
Nature & Outdoors
Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains
Aldeia Velha panoramic swing
Nature & Outdoors
Aldeia Velha panoramic swing
New Hand Lab
Shopping
New Hand Lab
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
The Cherry Route
Food & Drink
The Cherry Route
Ovar sponge cake
Food & Drink
Ovar sponge cake
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Cities & Villages
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Food & Drink
Rodrigues Lobo Square
Sant'Ana Square Leiria
Food & Drink
Sant'Ana Square Leiria
Foz do Arelho wooden paths
Nature & Outdoors
Foz do Arelho wooden paths
Articles

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Eating in Guarda
Food & Drink
Eating in Guarda
The gastronomy of Guarda is famous for its strong flavours, the so-called "comfort food", so typical of the inland regions of Portugal. 
Allegro
Beaches & Surf
Allegro
The fourth movement of the Pastoral Symphony, "Allegro", is the part where Beethoven calls for the largest instrumentation in the entire piece. It depicts a violent thunderstorm with painstaking realism. The (Grand) Canyon of Nazaré is a place of inner storm that nevertheless creates world's most powerful and beautiful waves!
Golf in Viseu
Golf
Golf in Viseu
Portugal is a prestigious international golf destination. The golf courses of Center of Portugal are among Europe's best golf courses.
Sleeping in Leiria
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Leiria
In the center of Leiria or in the immediate surroundings, there are plenty of options in terms of accommodation. Discover unique hotels, out-of-the-box hostels and surprising accommodations. For all tastes and budgets.
Historical cafés and writers
Arts & Culture
Historical cafés and writers
Coimbra has always been one of the most culturally relevant cities in Portugal. Its historical cafes were the stage of many enlightening discussions between prominent Portuguese writers, where they shared their visions for the future of the country. The University of Coimbra has formed several generations of distinguished intellectuals within the Portuguese-speaking world.
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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