Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Nazaré

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Alcobaça

Leiria

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Covilhã

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Tomar

Viseu

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Óbidos

Coimbra

Abrantes

Guarda

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Peniche

Castelo Branco

Batalha

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Aveiro

Fátima

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro

Kids & Families

Fábrica Centro de Ciência Viva | Aveiro

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Kids & Families

Portugal dos Pequenitos

Panoramic swings: collecting memories in unique destinations

Panoramic swings: collecting memories in unique destinations

Estrela Geopark

Nature & Outdoors

Estrela Geopark

Santiago da Guarda

Archeology & Heritage

Santiago da Guarda

St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra

Churches & Monasteries

St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra

The Aveiro “Ria”

Nature & Outdoors

The Aveiro “Ria”

Tagus River

Nature & Outdoors

Jewish quarters' Tour

Religion & Spirituality

Jewish quarters' Tour

Villa Portela

Panteão dos Almeida

Monuments & Attractions

Panteão dos Almeida

UBI - University of Beira Interior

Monuments & Attractions

UBI - University of Beira Interior

Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

Vouga Valley cycling path

Nature & Outdoors

Vouga Valley cycling path

Set upon the former railway line of Vouga – the very winding Vale das Voltas railway line that was deactivated in 1980 - the Vouga Valley cycling path stretches along 70 kms. The enchanted valley of Vouga River sets the tone of the landscape of this cycling path.

Life+Berlenga

Nature & Outdoors

New Life+Berlenga project helps restoring the natural assets of the archipelago.

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.

Stargazing in International Águeda River

Nature & Outdoors

Stargazing in International Águeda River

International Águeda River is born in Spain, on the Spanish flank of Serra das Mesas. It flows along 130 km, and its last 25 km set the natural frontier between the two Iberian countries. It flows into the Douro at Barca d'Alva.

Magical Tomar

Cities & Villages

No other city in Center of Portugal region is so deeply charged with fascinating symbols as Tomar. There are multiple overlapping layers of History, hidden passages, ancient rites and a very thin line between the sacred and the pagan. This tour, created by prestigious Professor Carlos Trincão, leads you to a magical Tomar, as you have never seen it before.

Magazine

Edition 95 - Christmas

Edition 95 - Christmas

09.12.2024 • 26.12.2024

In Christmas time all roads lead home and to the heart of what really matters. Finding the beauty of small yet meaningful things while enjoying comfy vibes and mouth-watering traditional delicacies. This special Christmas edition sheds a light on the uniqueness of this festive season in Center of Portugal. Let the magic begin!

Edition 94 - Small charming accommodations

Edition 94 - Small charming accommodations

17.09.2024 • 01.10.2024

Small, handmade, human. Center of Portugal offers a handful of such stunning accommodations. A second edition was absolutely necessary. Away from the crowds, closer to the sparkle of uniqueness.

Edition 93 - Small unique accommodations

Edition 93 - Small unique accommodations

16.09.2024 • 30.09.2024

Center of Portugal brings you closer to what really matters. To the essence of life. Embraced by Nature. These are quite outstanding accommodations at the heart of peaceful natural settings, ruled by silence. Small, handmade, human. This is the motto for 2025.

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