Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Linhares da Beira
Cities & Villages
Linhares da Beira
Casa Nova
Casa Nova
Church of São Vicente
Churches & Monasteries
Church of São Vicente
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Archeology & Heritage
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Park D. Carlos I
Nature & Outdoors
Park D. Carlos I
Monsanto
Cities & Villages
Monsanto
Street art route
Arts & Culture
Street art route
Pateira de Fermentelos
Nature & Outdoors
Pateira de Fermentelos
5 best cities for travel in Autumn in Center of Portugal: fewer crowds and idyllic cities
5 best cities for travel in Autumn in Center of Portugal: fewer crowds and idyllic cities
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Monuments & Attractions
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Endless Summer at Center of Portugal!
Kids & Families
Endless Summer at Center of Portugal!
Castle of Leiria
Monuments & Attractions
Castle of Leiria
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Schist Villages by the Zêzere River
Nature & Outdoors
Schist Villages by the Zêzere River
The Zêzere is the common denominator of the identity of the six Aldeias do Xisto Villages located within its basin. Zêzere River is one of the wildest and most pristine rivers in the country. The landscapes it creates are unparalleled. The Zêzere Grande Route follows the river from source to estuary.
Precious Crown of Our Lady of Fátima
Churches & Monasteries
Precious Crown of Our Lady of Fátima
Apart from its unquestionable value, the precious Crown of Our Lady of Fátima owns a deep symbolic meaning. It contains a non-precious element: the bullet of the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II.  Definitely, the most important piece treasured by the Shrine of Fátima. 
Street art in Fundão
Arts & Culture
Street art in Fundão
The city of Fundão is not only about mouth-watering red-passion cherries. The lacework creations of the Polish artist Nespoon have surely put Fundão on the street art map in Portugal!
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. 
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
Nature & Outdoors
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
The Limodorum species is definitely among the most peculiar wild orchid species in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. This species can be easily spotted all over this stunning natural park, growing in dry alkaline soils amidst many dead layer.   
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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