Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Wine routes in Center of Portugal
Food & Drink
Wine routes in Center of Portugal
Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova
Churches & Monasteries
Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova
The gardens of Casa da Ínsua
Nature & Outdoors
The gardens of Casa da Ínsua
The Botanical Garden
Nature & Outdoors
The Botanical Garden
Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
Arts & Culture
Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz
Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew
Cities & Villages
Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew
Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
Archeology & Heritage
Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Cities & Villages
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Panteão dos Almeida
Monuments & Attractions
Panteão dos Almeida
Mondego Walkways
Nature & Outdoors
Mondego Walkways
Vale do Rossim river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Vale do Rossim river beach
Story Studio Sortelha
Story Studio Sortelha
Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

Street art in Estarreja
Arts & Culture
Street art in Estarreja
Urban Art Festival ESTAU has brought the community and art together through several ways, such as mural painting, movies, guided visits and performances.
Street art in Viseu
Arts & Culture
Street art in Viseu
The motto of the street art interventions in Viseu was the wine, since Viseu is the heart of Dão wine region, known for its remarkable wines.
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. 
The power of nature
Beaches & Surf
The power of nature
Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré evolves around surf and the big waves. But why are the waves so incredibly big in Nazaré?
Bravo de Esmolfe Apple
Food & Drink
Bravo de Esmolfe Apple
Known since the 18th century, this apple is original from the Esmolfe village, in Penalva do Castelo and it’s an exclusively Portuguese product.
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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