Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Aldeia Viçosa river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Aldeia Viçosa river beach
MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum
Archeology & Heritage
MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum
Panteão dos Almeida
Monuments & Attractions
Panteão dos Almeida
Sortelha
Cities & Villages
Sortelha
Cathedral of Leiria
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Leiria
The Balconies of Guarda
Monuments & Attractions
The Balconies of Guarda
Church of São Vicente
Churches & Monasteries
Church of São Vicente
The best hiking trails in Center of Portugal
Nature & Outdoors
The best hiking trails in Center of Portugal
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Monuments & Attractions
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
UNESCO World Heritage Tour
Monuments & Attractions
UNESCO World Heritage Tour
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Kids & Families
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Kids & Families
Kids & Families
Kids & Families
Articles

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Surf Schools & Surf Houses in Peniche
Beaches & Surf
Surf Schools & Surf Houses in Peniche
Peniche: Portugal's top surf spot with incredible beaches, waves, and surf schools. Ride the wave in Peniche!
Eating in Nazaré
Food & Drink
Eating in Nazaré
The region of Nazaré has always been extremely rich in all sorts of fish varieties. No wonder that fish plays a major role in the gastronomic tradition of Nazaré. Fish comes in many shapes and it can be cooked in several different ways: grilled, in the oven or simply dry. Authenticity is the motto.
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes. 
Casa do Passal
Arts & Culture
Casa do Passal
Casa do Passal: Reviving the legacy of Aristides de Sousa Mendes. A symbol of defiance and justice, now reborn thanks to global support.
Viseu: Portugal's garden city
Nature & Outdoors
Viseu: Portugal's garden city
Discovering Viseu through its countless gardens and parks is a fascinating journey across Portugal's garden city.  A truly well-deserved label that the city proudly exhibits since 1935 !
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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