Tourism in Portugal

Hiking in Center of Portugal

Center of Portugal can be a true surprise for both amateur and highly experienced hikers. Discover the best hiking trails from the coastline to the inland amidst the most jaw-dropping natural landscapes! When sustainable travel meets nature and mindfulness.

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Center of Portugal destinations

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Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Covilhã

Viseu

Óbidos

Batalha

Peniche

Abrantes

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Tomar

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Castelo Branco

Coimbra

Leiria

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Nazaré

Fátima

Guarda

Alcobaça

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Aveiro

Coimbra

Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature

Bussaco National Forest is the first certified Healing Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. A soul-soothing place to connect with nature, leaving all noise behind.

Bussaco Healing Forest

Tourism in Portugal

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Cabedelo

The Botanical Garden

Nature & Outdoors

The Botanical Garden

Vale Furado

Improviso Pop Up Store

Improviso Pop Up Store

Aldeia Velha panoramic swing

Nature & Outdoors

Aldeia Velha panoramic swing

Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.

Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.

Pateira de Fermentelos

Nature & Outdoors

Pateira de Fermentelos

Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul do Boquilobo

Casa dos Alicates

Casa dos Alicates

Storytellers Palace

Storytellers Palace

Royal Ice Factory

Monuments & Attractions

Royal Ice Factory

Flattered to be in Tomar

Flattered to be in Tomar

Articles

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Stargazing in Serra da Estrela

Nature & Outdoors

Stargazing in Serra da Estrela

Stargazing in the highest peak of the Portuguese mainland, the dazzling Serra da Estrela, can be a truly memorable experience! Serra da Estrela as never seen before.

Allegro

Nature & Outdoors

The third movement of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is "Allegro", presenting a merry gathering of country folk. The tiny inviting villages of Center of Portugal are attracting younger generations, gaining a brand new life. These villages are the epicentre of a stress-free lifestyle. In Portugal, we celebrate life with food, sitting at the table with our beloved ones! Food for body and soul.

Beaches of Leiria

Beaches of Leiria

Discover the beautiful sandy beaches in the region of Leiria. A great destination for your Summer vacations !

Trays' Feast in Tomar

Cities & Villages

Trays' Feast in Tomar

When King D.Dinis obtained from pope John XXII the creation of the Military Order of Christ, which was to render such inestimable services to Portugal and the World, his virtuous wife, Queen Isabel de Aragão – the Saint – laid the foundation of the great movement of Christian solidarity by instituting the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, over the Apostles, with festivities and rituals which in many cases undoubtedly of old pagan origin, like the “Festa dos Tabuleiros”.

Fado de Coimbra

Fado de Coimbra

If fado is considered the song of the Portuguese soul, Coimbra Fado is surely the music which marks the rhythm of the heart of the students’ city.

Magazine

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.

Edition 92 - Aristides de Sousa Mendes

Edition 92 - Aristides de Sousa Mendes

05.08.2024 • 19.08.2024

“What kind of world is this where you have to be mad to do the right thing?”. This edition pays homage to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the Portuguese consul who saved millions of lives from the horror of the holocaust. The man who had the courage to do the right thing, only following the rules of his enlightened disobedience.

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