Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Moreira de Rei Necropolis
Monuments & Attractions
Moreira de Rei Necropolis
Bussaco Woods
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Woods
Pedreira swing
Nature & Outdoors
Pedreira swing
Paredes da Vitória
Beaches & Surf
Paredes da Vitória
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
Archeology & Heritage
PO.RO.S. - Roman Portugal Museum
Paul de Toirões
Nature & Outdoors
Paul de Toirões
The Cryptoportico of Aeminium
Archeology & Heritage
The Cryptoportico of Aeminium
Beach swimming pools of Castelo Branco
Beaches & Surf
Beach swimming pools of Castelo Branco
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
Nature & Outdoors
Protected landscape of Açor Mountain
5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal
5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal
Covão dos Conchos
Nature & Outdoors
Covão dos Conchos
Geoparque Oeste
Nature & Outdoors
Geoparque Oeste
Articles

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The sin lives next door
Food & Drink
The sin lives next door
The Alcobaça apple is a unique blend of nine apple varieties. It's a Protected Geographical Indication  product and a focal point for a local tourism route, with a harvest period from August to November, known for its exceptional taste and crispness due to Alcobaça's micro-climate.
Aguardente DOC Lourinhã
Food & Drink
Aguardente DOC Lourinhã
The protected designation of origin Aguardente DOC Lourinhã is actually the only demarcated region in Portugal for the production of brandy ("aguardente"). In the European Union there are only 3 demarcated brandy-producing regions, namely: Lourinhã and the French regions Cognac and Armagnac.  
Allegro
Nature & Outdoors
Allegro
The third movement of Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is "Allegro", presenting a merry gathering of country folk. The tiny inviting villages of Center of Portugal are attracting younger generations, gaining a brand new life. These villages are the epicentre of a stress-free lifestyle. In Portugal, we celebrate life with food, sitting at the table with our beloved ones! Food for body and soul.
Sleeping in Coimbra
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Coimbra
Coimbra offers its visitors many high-quality hotels that suit all tastes and demands. 
Surfing in Figueira da Foz: Europe's best right!
Beaches & Surf
Surfing in Figueira da Foz: Europe's best right!
Still unknown for many surfers around the globe, Figueira da Foz is nevertheless paving its way as a sunny, welcoming and very affordable surf destination.
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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