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Tourism in Portugal
Easter Holidays in Center of Portugal
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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Viseu
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Viseu
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum, housed in the iconic Casa do Passal, has opened its doors, celebrating the memory of a great man who saved thousands of persons from the horror of the Holocaust. A landmark praised by Pope Francis and the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres.
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
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The best things to do in Center of Portugal
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Casas com Estória - Boutique Houses
Beaches & Surf
Ladeira panoramic swing
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Abrigos de Montanha by TheVagar
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Serra do Caramulo
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Bordallo Pinheiro Route - Caldas da Rainha
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Trancoso
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Teatro Municipal da Guarda
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Barra Lighthouse
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Convent of Santa Clara-a-Nova
Archeology & Heritage
Epigraph Archive of Idanha-a-Velha
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Street art route
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Aldeia Viçosa river beach
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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.
Religion & Spirituality
Faith beads
The rosary business in Fátima goes back to the 20's of the 20th century. Although some part of this activity has preserved a handmade dimension, nowadays the most successful rosary-making company in Portugal, Farportugal sells mostly to the foreign markets, producing 1 million rosaries every year. Even scented rosaries.
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Alcobaça brands
Alcobaça is owner of prestigious superbrands that have conquered the heart of consumers throughout the years.
Monuments & Attractions
Viseu Walking Tour
This walking tour will lead you across some of the most important landmarks of Viseu, a city made of granite, noble character and endless flowers!
Nature & Outdoors
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Described for the first time in Portugal in 1805, the orchid species Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica was by that time known as Orchis conica. Its tiny flowers resemble angels and are beautifully fragile.
Magazine
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.
Edition 95 - Christmas
09.12.2024 • 26.12.2024
In Christmas time all roads lead home and to the heart of what really matters. Finding the beauty of small yet meaningful things while enjoying comfy vibes and mouth-watering traditional delicacies. This special Christmas edition sheds a light on the uniqueness of this festive season in Center of Portugal. Let the magic begin!
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.
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