Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Alvoco da Serra
Cities & Villages
Alvoco da Serra
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Monuments & Attractions
Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Cities & Villages
Art Nouveau Tour (Aveiro)
Encosta do Sobreiro
Encosta do Sobreiro
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Sports & Leisure
Serra da Estrela Natural Park
Panoramic swings: collecting memories in unique destinations
Panoramic swings: collecting memories in unique destinations
UNESCO World Heritage tour of the University of Coimbra
Monuments & Attractions
UNESCO World Heritage tour of the University of Coimbra
Entre Serras panoramic swing
Nature & Outdoors
Entre Serras panoramic swing
Serra do Caramulo
Nature & Outdoors
Serra do Caramulo
Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal
Penedo Furado
Nature & Outdoors
Penedo Furado
Storytellers Palace
Storytellers Palace
Articles

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Sleeping in Abrantes
Cities & Villages
Sleeping in Abrantes
Either in the charming city of Abrantes or in the surroundings, visitors can choose between comfortable boutique hotels, inviting local accommodations or welcoming manor houses. Perfect places to set for the discovery of a deeply surprising region!
Quinta d'Arminho
Nature & Outdoors
Quinta d'Arminho
Located in Mangualde, near Viseu, Quinta d'Arminho produces olive oil, several varieties of fruits, vegetables and blueberries.
Perfect for kids
Kids & Families
Perfect for kids
Center of Portugal is the ideal place to travel with kids! From a miniature Portugal at Portugal dos Pequenitos, in Coimbra, to the real scale dinosaurs of Dino Parque Lourinhã, near Peniche, there's a magical world to unveil by both grown-ups and children. Toy museums, live science centres, fascinating caves, biological parks. Center of Portugal at the heart of pure amusement! Because playing is a very serious matter indeed. 
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.  
Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Cities & Villages
Unique Leiria: a city full of curiosities
Leiria, beautifully located by the Lis River, is a city full of curiosities. So many stories and secrets to unveil !
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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