Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Summer holidays in Center of Portugal: endless sunshine and hidden gems
Kids & Families
Summer holidays in Center of Portugal: endless sunshine and hidden gems
Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies
Learn how to prepare 4 mouth-watering Portuguese Christmas delicacies
Marialva
Cities & Villages
Marialva
Belmonte
Cities & Villages
Belmonte
Idanha-a-Velha
Cities & Villages
Idanha-a-Velha
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Monuments & Attractions
Montemor-o-Velho Castle
Monsanto
Cities & Villages
Monsanto
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Puro Dão Hotel & Spa
Portas de Ródão
Nature & Outdoors
Portas de Ródão
BODE Country House
Cities & Villages
BODE Country House
Cycling in Aveiro region
Nature & Outdoors
Cycling in Aveiro region
Carriça panoramic swing
Nature & Outdoors
Carriça panoramic swing
Articles

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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 !
Street art in Fundão
Arts & Culture
Street art in Fundão
The city of Fundão is not only about mouth-watering red-passion cherries. The lacework creations of the Polish artist Nespoon have surely put Fundão on the street art map in Portugal!
Allegretto
Nature & Outdoors
Allegretto
The fifth movement of Beethoven's 6th Symphony is Allegretto, depicting the joyful shepherd's song full of cheerful and thankful feelings after the storm. In Montemuro Mountain, in the surroundings of Viseu, you can be shepherd for a day and experience these happy feelings!
Rabaçal Cheese
Food & Drink
Rabaçal Cheese
Still produced in a traditional way, the mouth-watering Rabaçal Cheese dates back to the foundation of Portugal. Described by the Portuguese writer Eça de Queiroz as "round and divine", Rabaçal Cheese is a true gastronomic delight!  
Thermal Waters in Center of Portugal
Health & Wellness
Thermal Waters in Center of Portugal
Discover the appeal of hot springs in Center of Portugal. A tranquil atmosphere, contemporary facilities, and restful scenery are available to soothe your mind and body.
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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