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Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
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The gardens of Casa da Ínsua
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Serra do Caramulo
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Royal Ice Factory
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Convent of Christ UNESCO World Heritage
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Joanine Library - Coimbra University
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Chapel of the Apparitions
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Penha Garcia
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Santar Garden Village
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The Aveiro “Ria”
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Berlengas
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This thing about Dão wines
Dão wine region was created in 1908 and it is known as the Portuguese Burgundy. Covering an area of 3760 sq km, Dão wine region has a very specific geographical location, embraced by three mountain ranges: Estrela, Caramulo and Buçaco. This wine region have several vine varieties, such as: Touriga Nacional, Alfrocheiro, Jaen and Tinta Roriz in the reds and Encruzado, Bical, Cercial, Malvasia Fina and Verdelho in the whites.
Food & Drink
Castelo Branco Cheese
From pure sheep milk comes the most intense flavour in the region: the Castelo Branco cheese.
Nature & Outdoors
Healing forests
Bussaco National Forest will be the first certified Healing Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. A soul-soothing place to connect with nature, leaving all noise behind.
Beaches & Surf
Gliding Barnacles
Just as barnacles live their lives clinging on to ship hulls, surfers live theirs cling on to their surfboards — they are “Gliding Barnacles” !
Shopping
Shopping in Viseu
Apart from its countless charms, Viseu is also the epicentre of prestigious brands with worldwide recognition, innovative products and enchanting spots with a unique flair.
Magazine
Edition 86
01.04.2024 • 15.04.2024
In 2024, Guide Michelin Portugal has announced 8 new Bib Gourmand restaurants in Portugal, adding to an already existing list of 32 restaurants all over this food-loving country! Center of Portugal has the only 1-star Michelin restaurant in the region, Mesa de Lemos, located in Viseu, scoring also 1 green star for sustainable cuisine. Flora and Olaias are the brand new Bib Gourmand restaurants in the region. Bon appétit !
Edition 85
26.02.2024 • 11.03.2024
Regardless of being a believer or not, Fátima owns a deeply moving energy. That special vibe that leads us to silence and to the essence of life, thought and hope. This edition shows you the way to (a different) Fátima.
Edition 84
22.01.2024 • 04.02.2024
On July 1st 1824, the visionary entrepreneur José Ferreira Pinto Basto founded the porcelain factory Vista Alegre, putting into motion a true revolution. In 2024, this world-acclaimed Portuguese brand celebrates 200 years of a deeply rich History, filled with the most inspiring stories. Long gone are the days when the porcelain articles were transported by camels to its clients, so that they could arrive safe and not in pieces. But the brand has preserved its founding soul. Faithful to a memorable past. Eager to the future.
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