Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Castelo Rodrigo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Rodrigo
Aveiro wooden paths
Beaches & Surf
Aveiro wooden paths
Improviso Pop Up Store
Shopping
Improviso Pop Up Store
Mata dos Sete Montes
Nature & Outdoors
Mata dos Sete Montes
The gardens of Casa da Ínsua
Nature & Outdoors
The gardens of Casa da Ínsua
Mondego Green Park
Kids & Families
Mondego Green Park
Costa Nova beach
Beaches & Surf
Costa Nova beach
Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra
Monuments & Attractions
Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra
Sant'Ana Square Leiria
Food & Drink
Sant'Ana Square Leiria
Surfing in Center of Portugal!
Beaches & Surf
Surfing in Center of Portugal!
Cine-Teatro Avenida
Monuments & Attractions
Cine-Teatro Avenida
Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
Nature & Outdoors
Serra da Malcata Natural Reserve
Articles

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Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Cities & Villages
Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Leiria, beautifully located by the Lis River, is a city full of curiosities. So many stories and secrets to unveil !
Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature
Bussaco National Forest is the first certified Healing Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. A soul-soothing place to connect with nature, leaving all noise behind. 
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?
Schist Villages by the Zêzere River
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages by the Zêzere River
The Zêzere is the common denominator of the identity of the six Aldeias do Xisto Villages located within its basin. Zêzere River is one of the wildest and most pristine rivers in the country. The landscapes it creates are unparalleled. The Zêzere Grande Route follows the river from source to estuary.
Perfect for kids
Kids & Families
Perfect for kids
Center of Portugal is the ideal place to travel with kids! From a miniature Portugal at Portugal dos Pequenitos, in Coimbra, to the real scale dinosaurs of Dino Parque Lourinhã, near Peniche, there's a magical world to unveil by both grown-ups and children. Toy museums, live science centres, fascinating caves, biological parks. Center of Portugal at the heart of pure amusement! Because playing is a very serious matter indeed. 
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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