Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

See all things to do
Foz do Arelho wooden paths
Nature & Outdoors
Foz do Arelho wooden paths
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Archeology & Heritage
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
Faia Brava Natural Reserve
Nature & Outdoors
Faia Brava Natural Reserve
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.
Encosta do Sobreiro
Encosta do Sobreiro
Mata dos Sete Montes
Nature & Outdoors
Mata dos Sete Montes
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Beaches & Surf
Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Nature & Outdoors
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Vale Furado
Beaches & Surf
Vale Furado
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Quinta do Rio Noémi
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Alcobaça UNESCO World Heritage
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Churches & Monasteries
Saint Mary's Church in Óbidos
Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

Sleeping in Castelo Branco
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Castelo Branco
The charming inland city of Castelo Branco has many interesting options in terms of accommodation. 
Eating in Guarda
Food & Drink
Eating in Guarda
The gastronomy of Guarda is famous for its strong flavours, the so-called "comfort food", so typical of the inland regions of Portugal. 
Dark Sky Schist Villages
Nature & Outdoors
Dark Sky Schist Villages
The Schist Villages have been certified by the Starlight Foundation as an International Starlight Tourism Destination thanks to the Dark Sky Schist Villages project. 
Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation
Archeology & Heritage
Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation
Belmonte is, perhaps, the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence and it stands out because it was a unique case, within the Iberian Peninsula, where Hebrew culture and tradition have lasted since the early 16th century until today.
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Golf
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Portugal is a prestigious international golf destination. The golf courses of Center of Portugal are among Europe's best golf courses: Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf, Praia d’El Rey Golf Course, Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort, West Cliffs Ocean and Golf Resort and Montebelo Golfe.
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. 
See all editions