Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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Castelo Branco

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Fátima

Peniche

Guarda

Nazaré

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Batalha

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Leiria

Covilhã

Tomar

Aveiro

Óbidos

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Coimbra

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Abrantes

Viseu

Alcobaça

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Poço Azul

Nature & Outdoors

Loriga river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Loriga river beach

Tile tour in Ovar

Cities & Villages

Tile tour in Ovar

Vista Alegre Theatre

Monuments & Attractions

Vista Alegre Theatre

Rodrigues Lobo Square

Rodrigues Lobo Square

Parque dos Monges

Kids & Families

Parque dos Monges

CAE - Centro de Artes e Espectáculos

Monuments & Attractions

CAE - Centro de Artes e Espectáculos

Embraced by Nature

Nature & Outdoors

Embraced by Nature

Surfing in Center of Portugal!

Surfing in Center of Portugal!

ML Vineyards

Marialva

Cities & Villages

Piódão

Cities & Villages

Articles

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By train across the Tagus

Cities & Villages

By train across the Tagus

Explore Central Portugal on a 2-hour train journey from Entroncamento to Vila Velha de Ródão, along the banks of the Tagus River.

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.

Honey of Lousã Mountain

Honey of Lousã Mountain

Described in mythology as the food of the gods, honey is definitely one of the most iconic products of Center of Portugal, owner of a deeply symbolic meaning. The honey of Lousã Mountain is no exception.

Allegretto

Nature & Outdoors

The fifth movement of Beethoven's 6th Symphony is Allegretto, depicting the joyful shepherd's song full of cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm. In Montemuro Mountain, in the surroundings of Viseu, you can be shepherd for a day and experience these happy feelings!

Ílhavo

Cities & Villages

The surprising city of Ílhavo, located 6 km away from Aveiro, is a landmark of contemporary architecture and a stronghold of the codfish heritage.

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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