Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Vila Galé Collection Tomar
Vila Galé Collection Tomar
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Sports & Leisure
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Belmonte
Cities & Villages
Belmonte
17 best cities to visit in Center of Portugal
17 best cities to visit in Center of Portugal
Varanda dos Carqueijais
Nature & Outdoors
Varanda dos Carqueijais
The Castle of Castelo Branco
Monuments & Attractions
The Castle of Castelo Branco
Paul de Toirões
Nature & Outdoors
Paul de Toirões
Sunny & sandy beaches in Center of Portugal
Beaches & Surf
Sunny & sandy beaches in Center of Portugal
Looking for safe vacations in Portugal? We've got your back!
Looking for safe vacations in Portugal? We've got your back!
Street Art: Alexandre Farto aka Vhils in Aveiro
Arts & Culture
Street Art: Alexandre Farto aka Vhils in Aveiro
Top 10 seaside hotels in Center of Portugal
Top 10 seaside hotels in Center of Portugal
Talegre swing
Nature & Outdoors
Talegre swing
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 ! 
Stargazing in Serra da Estrela
Nature & Outdoors
Stargazing in Serra da Estrela
Stargazing in the highest peak of the Portuguese mainland, the dazzling Serra da Estrela, can be a truly memorable experience! Serra da Estrela as never seen before.
Faith beads
Religion & Spirituality
Faith beads
The rosary business in Fátima goes back to the 20's of the 20th century. Although some part of this activity has preserved a handmade dimension, nowadays the most successful rosary-making company in Portugal, Farportugal sells mostly to the foreign markets, producing 1 million rosaries every year. Even scented rosaries. 
Aguardente DOC Lourinhã
Food & Drink
Aguardente DOC Lourinhã
The protected designation of origin Aguardente DOC Lourinhã is actually the only demarcated region in Portugal for the production of brandy ("aguardente"). In the European Union there are only 3 demarcated brandy-producing regions, namely: Lourinhã and the French regions Cognac and Armagnac.  
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.
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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