Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Schist Villages
Villages filled with History
Schist Villages
Covilhã
Inland Cities
Covilhã
Tomar
Inland Cities
Tomar
Aveiro
Coastal Cities
Aveiro
Batalha
Coastal Cities
Batalha
Nazaré
Coastal Cities
Nazaré
Fátima
Inland Cities
Fátima
Abrantes
Inland Cities
Abrantes
Guarda
Inland Cities
Guarda
Mountain Villages
Villages filled with History
Mountain Villages
Óbidos
Coastal Cities
Óbidos
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Serra da Estrela
Peniche
Coastal Cities
Peniche
Coimbra
Inland Cities
Coimbra
Leiria
Inland Cities
Leiria
Viseu
Inland Cities
Viseu
Caldas da Rainha
Coastal Cities
Caldas da Rainha
Alcobaça
Coastal Cities
Alcobaça
Castelo Branco
Inland Cities
Castelo Branco
Figueira da Foz
Coastal Cities
Figueira da Foz
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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Baleal beach
Beaches & Surf
Baleal beach
Park D. Carlos I
Nature & Outdoors
Park D. Carlos I
Vista Alegre complex
Arts & Culture
Vista Alegre complex
Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra
Monuments & Attractions
Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra
Buddha Eden Garden
Nature & Outdoors
Buddha Eden Garden
The best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
Cities & Villages
The best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
New Hand Lab
Shopping
New Hand Lab
Salão Brazil
Arts & Culture
Salão Brazil
Miguel Gigante | Atelier de Burel
Shopping
Miguel Gigante | Atelier de Burel
Flattered to be in Tomar
Flattered to be in Tomar
Sugar-coated Center of Portugal
Food & Drink
Sugar-coated Center of Portugal
Covão dos Conchos
Nature & Outdoors
Covão dos Conchos
Articles

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Central Portuguese St. James Way
Religion & Spirituality
Central Portuguese St. James Way
The Caminos de Santiago leading to Santiago de Compostela, in Spain, cross Portugal from north to south and pilgrims have followed them for centuries. 
Sleeping in Aveiro
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Aveiro
The stunning city of Aveiro has a deeply diversified offer in terms of hotels and local accommodation. 
Gliding Barnacles
Beaches & Surf
Gliding Barnacles
Just as barnacles live their lives clinging on to ship hulls, surfers live theirs cling on to their surfboards — they are “Gliding Barnacles” !
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 !
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.
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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