Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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5 well-kept secrets in Center of Portugal: Safe travels away from the crowds.
5 well-kept secrets in Center of Portugal: Safe travels away from the crowds.
Senhora da Piedade
Nature & Outdoors
Senhora da Piedade
Areia Branca
Beaches & Surf
Areia Branca
Casa Tosca
Casa Tosca
Casa Nova
Casa Nova
Sítio in Nazaré
Monuments & Attractions
Sítio in Nazaré
Almeida
Cities & Villages
Almeida
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Cities & Villages
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Óbidos Lagoon
Nature & Outdoors
Óbidos Lagoon
Castelo Rodrigo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Rodrigo
Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
Arts & Culture
Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
The Castle of Castelo Branco
Monuments & Attractions
The Castle of Castelo Branco
Articles

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Christmas in Óbidos
Religion & Spirituality
Christmas in Óbidos
From December 6th 2024, to January 6th 2025, Óbidos transforms into a magical Christmas town! With festive decor, Santa’s farm, an Ice Bar, a Christmas market, and a grand wheel for scenic views, it’s the perfect family holiday experience.
Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations
Nature & Outdoors
Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations
The surrounding region of Coimbra has a multitude of great attractions, suiting all tastes and budgets. From the endless white sandy beaches of Figueira da Foz to the charming Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain, from the fairy tale Bussaco national woods to the imposing castle of Montemor-o-Velho, from the Roman heritage sites to the Medieval flair of Penela.
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon
On October 19th 2021, Aristides de Sousa Mendes was given the honours of remaining in the National Pantheon by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. A truly deserved recognition to a man who saved thousands of lives from the certain death in the Holocaust. 
By train across the Tagus
Cities & Villages
By train across the Tagus
Explore Central Portugal on a 2-hour train journey from Entroncamento to Vila Velha de Ródão, along the banks of the Tagus River. 
Wild orchids
Nature & Outdoors
Wild orchids
In Portugal there are 55 species of wild orchids. A great part of this species can be found in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, namely 27 species! The gorgeous bee orchids are the living proof of how impressively intelligent orchids can be. 
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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