Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Aveiro

Castelo Branco

Alcobaça

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Óbidos

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Tomar

Guarda

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Coimbra

Nazaré

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Covilhã

Abrantes

Batalha

Fátima

Leiria

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Peniche

Viseu

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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17 best cities to visit in Center of Portugal

17 best cities to visit in Center of Portugal

Centro Cultural de Ílhavo

Centro Cultural de Ílhavo

Geoscope of Fajão

Nature & Outdoors

Geoscope of Fajão

St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra

Churches & Monasteries

St Michael's Chapel of the University of Coimbra

Castle of Almourol

Monuments & Attractions

Castle of Almourol

Entre Serras panoramic swing

Nature & Outdoors

Entre Serras panoramic swing

Santa Cruz de Coimbra Monastery

Churches & Monasteries

Santa Cruz de Coimbra Monastery

Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.

Historical Villages: Read, watch and experience Center of Portugal from home.

Praça 2 de Maio

Cities & Villages

Praça 2 de Maio

Aldeia Velha panoramic swing

Nature & Outdoors

Aldeia Velha panoramic swing

Cycling in Aveiro region

Nature & Outdoors

Cycling in Aveiro region

Renova

Articles

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Street art in Covilhã

Street art in Covilhã

Wool Fest organises regular events, filling the walls of the city with colourful paints deeply related to the wool theme.

Eating in Coimbra

Eating in Coimbra

The charming historical city of Coimbra, beautifully placed by the Mondego River, is also a great spot for foodies and wine lovers.

Here come the Romans!

Archeology & Heritage

Here come the Romans!

Discover the enduring influence of the Roman legacy in the city of Coimbra (former Aeminium), as well as in the surrounding region with the stunning must-see spots of the Roman Ruins of Conímbriga and the Roman Villa of Rabaçal. Quoting the popular Monty Python sketch: "What have the Romans ever done for us?". As far as Coimbra region is concerned, a lot!

Portuguese inland Way of Santiago

Religion & Spirituality

Portuguese inland Way of Santiago

This route crosses the most breath-taking landscapes of forests, agricultural and rural areas, highlighting the rich cultural and religious heritage, as well as an unrivalled natural settings.

Alcobaça apple

Alcobaça apple

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.

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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