Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Covilhã

Óbidos

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Coimbra

Batalha

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Alcobaça

Aveiro

Fátima

Nazaré

Leiria

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Viseu

Abrantes

Tomar

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Guarda

Castelo Branco

Peniche

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Convento de São Francisco

Convento de São Francisco

Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça

Monuments & Attractions

Monastery of Santa Maria de Seiça

Easter Holidays in Center of Portugal

Cities & Villages

Easter Holidays in Center of Portugal

Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada

Nature & Outdoors

Natural Reserve of Paul de Tornada

Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)

Cities & Villages

Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)

Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha

Kids & Families

Park of contemporary sculpture | Vila Nova da Barquinha

Raízes

The gardens of Casa da Ínsua

Nature & Outdoors

The gardens of Casa da Ínsua

Santa Cruz de Coimbra Monastery

Churches & Monasteries

Santa Cruz de Coimbra Monastery

Misericórdia Church of Guarda

Churches & Monasteries

Misericórdia Church of Guarda

Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha

Fruit Square in Caldas da Rainha

Varanda dos Carqueijais

Nature & Outdoors

Varanda dos Carqueijais

Articles

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Diving in Berlenga

Diving in Berlenga

Dive in Berlengas: Crystal-clear waters, rich marine life, and underwater caves await your adventure!

A glass of wine under the stars

Nature & Outdoors

A glass of wine under the stars

The perfect spot to look up to the magical starry skies, as well as the stage of truly unique astronomy events. Cheers to life under the stars!

Magical Tomar

Cities & Villages

No other city in Center of Portugal region is so deeply charged with fascinating symbols as Tomar. There are multiple overlapping layers of History, hidden passages, ancient rites and a very thin line between the sacred and the pagan. This tour, created by prestigious Professor Carlos Trincão, leads you to a magical Tomar, as you have never seen it before.

Our islands

Heavenly placed on the shore of Peniche, Berlenga archipelago is the only island reserve in the Portuguese mainland. Berlenga, Estelas and surrounding islands were classified Berlenga Natural Reserve on September 3rd 1981.

Trays' Feast in Tomar

Cities & Villages

Trays' Feast in Tomar

When King D.Dinis obtained from pope John XXII the creation of the Military Order of Christ, which was to render such inestimable services to Portugal and the World, his virtuous wife, Queen Isabel de Aragão – the Saint – laid the foundation of the great movement of Christian solidarity by instituting the Congregation of the Holy Spirit, over the Apostles, with festivities and rituals which in many cases undoubtedly of old pagan origin, like the “Festa dos Tabuleiros”.

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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