Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Peniche

Aveiro

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Guarda

Batalha

Óbidos

Alcobaça

Viseu

Covilhã

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Tomar

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Leiria

Coimbra

Abrantes

Castelo Branco

Fátima

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Nazaré

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Areia Branca

Lapa dos Dinheiros

Cities & Villages

Lapa dos Dinheiros

Valezim

Cities & Villages

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Cabedelo

Pedreira swing

Nature & Outdoors

Flora

Renova

Castelo Novo

Cities & Villages

Municipal Market of Nazaré

Cities & Villages

Municipal Market of Nazaré

Vila Galé Collection Tomar

Vila Galé Collection Tomar

Quinta de São Francisco Houses

Quinta de São Francisco Houses

Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica

Nature & Outdoors

Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica

Described for the first time in Portugal in 1805, the orchid species Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica was by that time known as Orchis conica. Its tiny flowers resemble angels and are beautifully fragile.

Magical Tomar

Cities & Villages

No other city in Center of Portugal region is so deeply charged with fascinating symbols as Tomar. There are multiple overlapping layers of History, hidden passages, ancient rites and a very thin line between the sacred and the pagan. This tour, created by prestigious Professor Carlos Trincão, leads you to a magical Tomar, as you have never seen it before.

West coast beaches

West coast beaches

Explore the amazing West coast beaches of Center of Portugal ! The place to go on your Summer holidays!

Quinta d'Arminho

Nature & Outdoors

Quinta d'Arminho

Located in Mangualde, near Viseu, Quinta d'Arminho produces olive oil, several varieties of fruits, vegetables and blueberries.

Ophrys scolopax Cavanilles

Nature & Outdoors

Ophrys scolopax Cavanilles

Also known as the bird flower, Ophrys scolopax stands out as one of the most beloved wild orchids of the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains !

Magazine

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.

Edition 95 - Christmas

Edition 95 - Christmas

09.12.2024 • 26.12.2024

In Christmas time all roads lead home and to the heart of what really matters. Finding the beauty of small yet meaningful things while enjoying comfy vibes and mouth-watering traditional delicacies. This special Christmas edition sheds a light on the uniqueness of this festive season in Center of Portugal. Let the magic begin!

Edition 94 - Small charming accommodations

Edition 94 - Small charming accommodations

17.09.2024 • 01.10.2024

Small, handmade, human. Center of Portugal offers a handful of such stunning accommodations. A second edition was absolutely necessary. Away from the crowds, closer to the sparkle of uniqueness.

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