Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Castelo Branco

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Óbidos

Alcobaça

Fátima

Tomar

Guarda

Coimbra

Leiria

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Covilhã

Aveiro

Viseu

Nazaré

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Abrantes

Peniche

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Batalha

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Largo da Devesa

Monuments & Attractions

Largo da Devesa

Sala dos Capelos

Sala dos Capelos

Varanda dos Carqueijais

Nature & Outdoors

Varanda dos Carqueijais

Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies

Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies

Protected landscape of Açor Mountain

Nature & Outdoors

Protected landscape of Açor Mountain

Beach swimming pools of Castelo Branco

Beach swimming pools of Castelo Branco

Storytellers Palace

Storytellers Palace

Vale da Estrela

Vale da Estrela

Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada

Almeida

Cities & Villages

Street art route

Street art route

Articles

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Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra

Cities & Villages

Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra

Embraced by the Mondego River, the enchanting city of Coimbra has countless attractions on both sides of the river.

200 years of Vista Alegre

On July 1st 1824, the visionary entrepreneur José Ferreira Pinto Basto founded the porcelain factory Vista Alegre, putting into motion a true revolution.

Faith beads

Religion & Spirituality

The rosary business in Fátima goes back to the 20's of the 20th century. Although some part of this activity has preserved a handmade dimension, nowadays the most successful rosary-making company in Portugal, Farportugal sells mostly to the foreign markets, producing 1 million rosaries every year. Even scented rosaries.

The Tale of Peter and Inês

The Tale of Peter and Inês

There is a love story which has left a mark on the History of Portugal: the tale of forbidden love between Infante Peter and Inês de Castro, lady-in-waiting to his wife Constance.

Shopping in Viseu

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 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.

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.

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