Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Óbidos

Peniche

Aveiro

Viseu

Tomar

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Coimbra

Covilhã

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Batalha

Alcobaça

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Fátima

Castelo Branco

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Nazaré

Abrantes

Guarda

Leiria

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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10 coolest Summer spots of Center of Portugal. There is more to summer life than the south.

10 coolest Summer spots of Center of Portugal. There is more to summer life than the south.

The Wool Route - Translana

The Wool Route - Translana

Côa Walkaways

Nature & Outdoors

Pegões Aqueduct

Nature & Outdoors

Pegões Aqueduct

MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum

Archeology & Heritage

MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum

Church Igreja do Carmo

Churches & Monasteries

Church Igreja do Carmo

Bussaco Woods

Nature & Outdoors

Estalagem de Santa Iria Hotel & Spa

Estalagem de Santa Iria Hotel & Spa

Carpinteira pedestrian bridge

Monuments & Attractions

Carpinteira pedestrian bridge

Cabeça

Cities & Villages

Teatro Municipal da Guarda

Teatro Municipal da Guarda

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Churches & Monasteries

Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós

Articles

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Surfing in Figueira da Foz: Europe's best right!

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.

Christmas in Castelo Branco

Cities & Villages

Christmas in Castelo Branco

No need to dream about a White Christmas! It will take place in the welcoming inland city of Castelo Branco.

Aguardente DOC Lourinhã

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.

The EN2

Kids & Families

The best way to discover the country from its northern mountains to its southern beaches via the EN2, also known as the Portuguese Route 66.

Gliding Barnacles

Gliding Barnacles

Just as barnacles live their lives clinging on to ship hulls, surfers live theirs cling on to their surfboards — they are “Gliding Barnacles” !

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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