Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Alcobaça

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Castelo Branco

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Viseu

Abrantes

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Coimbra

Leiria

Aveiro

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Batalha

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Tomar

Guarda

Nazaré

Óbidos

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Fátima

Peniche

Covilhã

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Cathedral of Leiria

Churches & Monasteries

Cathedral of Leiria

Autumn leaves you breathless in Center of Portugal!

Cities & Villages

Autumn leaves you breathless in Center of Portugal!

Entre Serras panoramic swing

Nature & Outdoors

Entre Serras panoramic swing

Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms wide open and wealthy tables!

Center of Portugal welcomes foodies with arms wide open and wealthy tables!

Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior

Solar do Vinho da Beira Interior

Torre de Vigia

Nature & Outdoors

Barra Lighthouse

Monuments & Attractions

Barra Lighthouse

Toino Abel

What makes thermal baths so special? Discover 5 inspiring spas in Centre of Portugal

What makes thermal baths so special? Discover 5 inspiring spas in Centre of Portugal

Penha Garcia

Monuments & Attractions

Kids & Families

Kids & Families

Kids & Families

Portas de Ródão

Nature & Outdoors

Portas de Ródão

Articles

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Eating in Castelo Branco

Cities & Villages

Eating in Castelo Branco

Discover the best spots in the city of Castelo Branco to taste the most irresistible specialities!

Dark Sky Schist Villages

Nature & Outdoors

Dark Sky Schist Villages

The Schist Villages have been certified by the Starlight Foundation as an International Starlight Tourism Destination thanks to the Dark Sky Schist Villages project.

Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra

Cities & Villages

Walking Tour: the other side of Coimbra

Embraced by the Mondego River, the enchanting city of Coimbra has countless attractions on both sides of the river.

Guarda Jewish Quarter

Archeology & Heritage

Guarda Jewish Quarter

The Jewish community in Guarda was for a long period one of the country’s most important Jewish communities,

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.

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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