Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Vista Alegre Theatre
Monuments & Attractions
Vista Alegre Theatre
Piódão
Cities & Villages
Piódão
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Jewish quarters' Tour
Religion & Spirituality
Jewish quarters' Tour
Codfish route
Food & Drink
Codfish route
Carriça panoramic swing
Nature & Outdoors
Carriça panoramic swing
Raízes
Raízes
Joanine Library - Coimbra University
Monuments & Attractions
Joanine Library - Coimbra University
The Botanical Garden
Nature & Outdoors
The Botanical Garden
New Hand Lab
Shopping
New Hand Lab
Food & Drink
Nut'Leiria
Chapel of the Apparitions
Churches & Monasteries
Chapel of the Apparitions
Articles

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Christmas in Sabugal
Cities & Villages
Christmas in Sabugal
A magical recreation of the Bethlehem crib, as well as a great opportunity to feel the uniqueness of this festive season.
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Golf
6 best golf courses in Center of Portugal: a top-tier list of prestigious golfing destinations
Portugal is a prestigious international golf destination. The golf courses of Center of Portugal are among Europe's best golf courses: Dolce CampoReal Lisboa, Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf, Praia d’El Rey Golf Course, Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort, West Cliffs Ocean and Golf Resort and Montebelo Golfe.
Wild orchids
Nature & Outdoors
Wild orchids
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. 
Shopping in Aveiro
Shopping
Shopping in Aveiro
The ideal destination for enthusiastic shoppers who enjoy distinguishing articles that testify the Portuguese soul!
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Nature & Outdoors
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Peniche: A top global spot for seabird watching. Witness the incredible seabird migration show!
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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