Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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The Elephant's Journey
Arts & Culture
The Elephant's Journey
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Nature & Outdoors
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Aveiro salt ponds
Nature & Outdoors
Aveiro salt ponds
Storytellers Palace
Storytellers Palace
Mondego Walkways
Nature & Outdoors
Mondego Walkways
5 must-do Summer activities in Center of Portugal
5 must-do Summer activities in Center of Portugal
Alvoco da Serra
Cities & Villages
Alvoco da Serra
Chapel of the Apparitions
Churches & Monasteries
Chapel of the Apparitions
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Monuments & Attractions
Carpinteira pedestrian bridge
Dornes
Nature & Outdoors
Dornes
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Monuments & Attractions
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Aveiro wooden paths
Beaches & Surf
Aveiro wooden paths
Articles

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Serra da Estrela cheese
Food & Drink
Serra da Estrela cheese
With a buttery or dry dough, yellow colour and intense flavour, Serra da Estrela cheese is made exclusively with milk from Bordaleira breed sheep, and puts all the generosity of Serra da Estrela on the table.
Carmelite Route
Religion & Spirituality
Carmelite Route
The Carmelite Route connects Coimbra to Fátima along a 100 km long trail at the heart of a peaceful and dazzling natural landscape. 
The Great Route of Tagus Path
Nature & Outdoors
The Great Route of Tagus Path
Tagus Path: 45-km route from Abrantes to Constância, tracing Tagus River's influence. Picturesque landscapes, fauna, flora, and cultural landmarks.
Allegro ma non troppo
Nature & Outdoors
Allegro ma non troppo
The first movement of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is "Allegro ma non troppo", depicting the awakening of cheerful feelings on arrival in the countryside. This symphony is a hymn of gratitude to Nature. A love letter to the natural world. 
Shopping in Viseu
Shopping
Shopping in Viseu
Apart from its countless charms, Viseu is also the epicentre of prestigious brands with worldwide recognition, innovative products and enchanting spots.
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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