Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Pateira do Carregal swing
Nature & Outdoors
Pateira do Carregal swing
Castelo Rodrigo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Rodrigo
Natural Reserve of the São Jacinto Dunes
Nature & Outdoors
Natural Reserve of the São Jacinto Dunes
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach
Beach swimming pools of Castelo Branco
Beaches & Surf
Beach swimming pools of Castelo Branco
Baleal beach
Beaches & Surf
Baleal beach
Raízes
Raízes
Valezim
Cities & Villages
Valezim
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Kids & Families
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Monuments & Attractions
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
The Wool Route - Translana
Arts & Culture
The Wool Route - Translana
Articles

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Roman Heritage Sites in Viseu
Archeology & Heritage
Roman Heritage Sites in Viseu
Although the city started as a hill fort, it was during Roman times that Viseu confirmed its importance. 
Surfing in Figueira da Foz: Europe's best right!
Beaches & Surf
Surfing in Figueira da Foz: Europe's best right!
Still unknown for many surfers around the globe, Figueira da Foz is nevertheless paving its way as a sunny, welcoming and very affordable surf destination.
Historical cafés and writers
Arts & Culture
Historical cafés and writers
Coimbra has always been one of the most culturally relevant cities in Portugal. Its historical cafes were the stage of many enlightening discussions between prominent Portuguese writers, where they shared their visions for the future of the country. The University of Coimbra has formed several generations of distinguished intellectuals within the Portuguese-speaking world.
Atadeiras of Peniche
Cities & Villages
Atadeiras of Peniche
A special tribute to the ladies and the men who spend their days patiently weaving the huge fishing nets in Peniche. 
Serra da Estrela cheese
Food & Drink
Serra da Estrela cheese
With a buttery or dry dough, yellow colour and intense flavour, Serra da Estrela cheese is made exclusively with milk from Bordaleira breed sheep, and puts all the generosity of Serra da Estrela on the table.
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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