Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Carriça panoramic swing
Nature & Outdoors
Carriça panoramic swing
Berlengas
Nature & Outdoors
Berlengas
Ladeira panoramic swing
Beaches & Surf
Ladeira panoramic swing
Cathedral of Leiria
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Leiria
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Sports & Leisure
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
The Cherry Route
Food & Drink
The Cherry Route
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Cities & Villages
Walking into Winter Wonderland
Parque do Barrocal
Nature & Outdoors
Parque do Barrocal
Casa Tosca
Casa Tosca
Story Studio Sortelha
Story Studio Sortelha
Marialva
Cities & Villages
Marialva
Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal
Articles

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Surf Schools & Surf Houses in Peniche
Beaches & Surf
Surf Schools & Surf Houses in Peniche
Peniche: Portugal's top surf spot with incredible beaches, waves, and surf schools. Ride the wave in Peniche!
Hope Zones Nazaré
Nature & Outdoors
Hope Zones Nazaré
Since 97% of the Portuguese territory is sea, Hope Zones Foundation was created to protect biodiversity, reduce the extinction of species and maintain the capability of the planet to store CO2. Hope Zones Nazaré is all about sustainable fishing. 
Sleeping in Peniche
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Peniche
Coastal charm, diverse activities, and unforgettable experiences await your stay! The colourful coastal city of Peniche has great hotels, cool accommodations for surfers, couples and families, that suit all tastes and budgets. Amazing comfy spots with dazzling views over the Atlantic, where you will feel at home!
Perfect for friends
Cities & Villages
Perfect for friends
The iconic "Portuguese Venice"is a vibrant colourful coastal city, beautifully ornamented with stunning tiles and skilful Art nouveau façades. A happy mix of tradition and creative innovation, where all roads lead to the inspiring Aveiro Lagoon. Either by bike, on foot or by solar-powered Moliceiro boat, Aveiro is better with friends ! 
Shopping in Aveiro
Shopping
Shopping in Aveiro
The ideal destination for enthusiastic shoppers who enjoy distinguishing articles that testify the Portuguese soul!
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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