Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Sports & Leisure
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
The Cherry Route
Food & Drink
The Cherry Route
Trancoso
Cities & Villages
Trancoso
Chaby Pinheiro Theatre
Arts & Culture
Chaby Pinheiro Theatre
Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra
Monuments & Attractions
Cabinet of Curiosities of the University of Coimbra
Sala dos Capelos
Arts & Culture
Sala dos Capelos
Cine-Teatro Avenida
Monuments & Attractions
Cine-Teatro Avenida
5 must-do Summer activities in Center of Portugal
5 must-do Summer activities in Center of Portugal
In Bulla Country and Wellness
In Bulla Country and Wellness
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Lapa dos Dinheiros
Cities & Villages
Lapa dos Dinheiros
The Castle of Castelo Branco
Monuments & Attractions
The Castle of Castelo Branco
Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

Wedding planners
Cities & Villages
Wedding planners
Finding the right wedding planner is the key to a memorable wedding. In Center of Portugal there are absolutely top professionals who put all their passion and commitment in organising absolutely unique weddings, driven by the love for detail. And the urge to create soul-touching memories. 
Christmas in Castelo Branco
Cities & Villages
Christmas in Castelo Branco
No need to dream about a White Christmas! It will take place in the welcoming inland city of Castelo Branco.
Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Easter traditions in Center of Portugal
Being Portugal a dominantly Catholic country, Easter time has a deep-rooted meaning with several celebrations taking place in all regions. Center of Portugal is no exception. From the coastline to the inland, namely in Ovar, Fundão and Idanha-a-Nova, locals live this time of the year with great devotion and spirit of community. A celebration filled with meaningful rituals, heart-felt religiosity and enduring traditions whose origins get lost in time.
Guarda Jewish Quarter
Archeology & Heritage
Guarda Jewish Quarter
The Jewish community in Guarda was for a long period one of the country’s most important Jewish communities,
From Aveiro to Figueira da Foz
Beaches & Surf
From Aveiro to Figueira da Foz
Our journey starts in the enchanting region of Aveiro, known as “the Portuguese Venice”, a city bathed by light.
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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