Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Discover Portugal’s river beaches: nature and tranquillity in the Center of Portugal
Nature & Outdoors
Discover Portugal’s river beaches: nature and tranquillity in the Center of Portugal
Easter Holidays in Center of Portugal
Cities & Villages
Easter Holidays in Center of Portugal
Loriga river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Loriga river beach
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha
Barra Lighthouse
Monuments & Attractions
Barra Lighthouse
Piódão
Cities & Villages
Piódão
Vale da Estrela
Food & Drink
Vale da Estrela
A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões
Churches & Monasteries
A surprising cistercian Monastery – S. Cristóvão de Lafões
Buddha Eden Garden
Nature & Outdoors
Buddha Eden Garden
Center of Portugal, your foodie destination
Center of Portugal, your foodie destination
Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
Archeology & Heritage
Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal
5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal
Articles

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Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Cities & Villages
Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Leiria, beautifully located by the Lis River, is a city full of curiosities. So many stories and secrets to unveil !
The history of University of Coimbra
Monuments & Attractions
The history of University of Coimbra
The most reputed University City in the country and one of the main tourism destinations in Portugal.
Pastoral Symphony
Nature & Outdoors
Pastoral Symphony
Inspired by Beethoven's revolutionary Symphony no. 6, the first Togetherness edition of 2024 pays homage to the future. And to the unstoppable power of creation. 
Sleeping in Nazaré
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Nazaré
These are our suggestions of a heavenly sleep to the soothing sound of the waves! As any popular beach resort, Nazaré has many options in terms of accommodation, designed for all tastes and budgets. 
Wool Fest – Covilhã Art Festival
Cities & Villages
Wool Fest – Covilhã Art Festival
The welcoming town of Covilhã at the foothill of Serra da Estrela is the epicentre of the street art scene in Center of Portugal. 
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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