Tourism in Portugal

Weddings in Center of Portugal
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.
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Center of Portugal destinations

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

Spring equinox

Spring begins with the spring equinox that in the Northern Hemisphere happens in March, while in the Southern Hemisphere it occurs in September. Spring brings along longer days, higher temperatures and the hope of blossoming new beginnings.
Spring has sprung!
Tourism in Portugal
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The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Monsanto
Cities & Villages
Monsanto
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Covão dos Conchos
Nature & Outdoors
Covão dos Conchos
Embraced by Nature
Nature & Outdoors
Embraced by Nature
Garden Tour
Nature & Outdoors
Garden Tour
Santiago da Guarda
Archeology & Heritage
Santiago da Guarda
Villa Galé Collection Figueira da Foz
Cities & Villages
Villa Galé Collection Figueira da Foz
Sítio in Nazaré
Monuments & Attractions
Sítio in Nazaré
Quinta das Lágrimas
Nature & Outdoors
Quinta das Lágrimas
Royal Ice Factory
Monuments & Attractions
Royal Ice Factory
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Monuments & Attractions
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Church of São Vicente
Churches & Monasteries
Church of São Vicente
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Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes. 
Here come the Romans!
Archeology & Heritage
Here come the Romans!
Discover the enduring influence of the Roman legacy in the city of Coimbra (former Aeminium), as well as in the surrounding region with the stunning must-see spots of the Roman Ruins of Conímbriga and the Roman Villa of Rabaçal. Quoting the popular Monty Python sketch: "What have the Romans ever done for us?". As far as Coimbra region is concerned, a lot!
Castelo Branco Jews
Archeology & Heritage
Castelo Branco Jews
Known since 1214, the Castelo Branco Jewish community, associated with commercial and craft traditions, quickly developed.
Water-based sustainable projects in Center of Portugal
Health & Wellness
Water-based sustainable projects in Center of Portugal
Water is a pivotal concern of nations worldwide and Portugal is in this scope no exception, struggling against water scarcity, especially in the inland regions. In Center of Portugal, the prestigious Universities of Aveiro and University of Beira Interior, in Covilhã, are at the forefront of innovative water-based sustainable projects, developing smart nature-based solutions to reduce water consumption and to protect biodiversity and natural ecosystems, while raising public awareness on urgent sustainable practices. The clock is ticking.
Sweet Alcobaça
Food & Drink
Sweet Alcobaça
It seems that the Cornucópias were created in 12th century.  These sweets are stuffed with soft eggs, made with yolks and sugar.
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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