Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Aveiro

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Óbidos

Guarda

Leiria

Peniche

Viseu

Covilhã

Castelo Branco

Nazaré

Alcobaça

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Tomar

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Abrantes

Fátima

Coimbra

Batalha

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Moreira de Rei Necropolis

Monuments & Attractions

Moreira de Rei Necropolis

Ovar sponge cake

Ovar sponge cake

Barra Lighthouse

Monuments & Attractions

Barra Lighthouse

Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew

Cities & Villages

Penamacor, the land of the famous Jew

Sítio in Nazaré

Monuments & Attractions

Sítio in Nazaré

Cas’Amaro Villa

Cas’Amaro Villa

Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça

Monuments & Attractions

Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça

Cycling in Aveiro region

Nature & Outdoors

Cycling in Aveiro region

Areia Branca

Jewish quarters' Tour

Religion & Spirituality

Jewish quarters' Tour

Embraced by Nature

Nature & Outdoors

Embraced by Nature

Articles

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Wild orchids

Nature & Outdoors

In Portugal there are 55 species of wild orchids. A great part of this species can be found in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, namely 27 species! The gorgeous bee orchids are the living proof of how impressively intelligent orchids can be.

Beaches of Leiria

Beaches of Leiria

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

Sleeping in Tomar

Cities & Villages

Sleeping in Tomar

The charming Templar city of Tomar offers its visitors many possibilities, in terms of accommodation. From classical hotels to comfy modern guesthouses and exquisite local accommodation. Perfect solutions for the most demanding contemporary solo travellers and families.

Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations

Nature & Outdoors

Coimbra surroundings: top sights & destinations

The surrounding region of Coimbra has a multitude of great attractions, suiting all tastes and budgets. From the endless white sandy beaches of Figueira da Foz to the charming Schist Villages of Lousã Mountain, from the fairy tale Bussaco national woods to the imposing castle of Montemor-o-Velho, from the Roman heritage sites to the Medieval flair of Penela.

Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica

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 95 - Christmas

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

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.

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