Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Branca de Neve
Shopping
Branca de Neve
Castelo Mendo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Mendo
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Shopping
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Parque dos Monges
Kids & Families
Parque dos Monges
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Cities & Villages
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Buddha Eden Garden
Nature & Outdoors
Buddha Eden Garden
Marialva
Cities & Villages
Marialva
Panteão dos Almeida
Monuments & Attractions
Panteão dos Almeida
Covão dos Conchos
Nature & Outdoors
Covão dos Conchos
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
The Balconies of Guarda
Monuments & Attractions
The Balconies of Guarda
Foz Côa Valley UNESCO World Heritage
Nature & Outdoors
Foz Côa Valley UNESCO World Heritage
Articles

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Viseu Walking Tour
Monuments & Attractions
Viseu Walking Tour
This walking tour will lead you across some of the most important landmarks of Viseu, a city made of granite, noble character and endless flowers!
The starry skies above us
Nature & Outdoors
The starry skies above us
The region of the Historical Village Castelo Rodrigo, also known as "the star village", is absolutely mind-blowing for dark sky enthusiasts! 
Our islands
Beaches & Surf
Our islands
Heavenly placed on the shore of Peniche, Berlenga archipelago is the only island reserve in the Portuguese mainland. Berlenga, Estelas and surrounding islands were classified Berlenga Natural Reserve on September 3rd 1981.
Honey of Lousã Mountain
Food & Drink
Honey of Lousã Mountain
Described in mythology as the food of the gods, honey is definitely one of the most iconic products of Center of Portugal, owner of a deeply symbolic meaning. The honey of Lousã Mountain is no exception. 
Sleeping in Alcobaça
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Alcobaça
The pleasant city of Alcobaça offers its visitors surprising options in terms of accommodation. Travellers can stay at the brand new 5-star hotel Montebelo Alcobaça Historic Hotel, located in a wing of the stunning UNESCO World Monastery of Alcobaça or at other renowned hotels that provide all the modern comfort and a dedicated service, committed to excellence.
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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