Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Abrantes

Castelo Branco

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Viseu

Guarda

Tomar

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Aveiro

Nazaré

Fátima

Coimbra

Batalha

Covilhã

Peniche

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Óbidos

Leiria

Alcobaça

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Vista Alegre Theatre

Monuments & Attractions

Vista Alegre Theatre

Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal

Off the beaten track beaches of Center of Portugal

Estrela Geopark

Nature & Outdoors

Estrela Geopark

Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery

Archeology & Heritage

Santa Clara-a-Velha Monastery

New Hand Lab

Flora

Tagus River

Nature & Outdoors

Tile tour in Ovar

Cities & Villages

Tile tour in Ovar

Covão dos Conchos

Nature & Outdoors

Covão dos Conchos

Loriga river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Loriga river beach

Zebro belvedere

Nature & Outdoors

Zebro belvedere

Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz

Salt Museum in Figueira da Foz

Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

The EN2

Kids & Families

The best way to discover the country from its northern mountains to its southern beaches via the EN2, also known as the Portuguese Route 66.

Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation

Archeology & Heritage

Portuguese Judaism today: Belmonte, the Jewish nation

Belmonte is, perhaps, the Portuguese town with the strongest Jewish presence and it stands out because it was a unique case, within the Iberian Peninsula, where Hebrew culture and tradition have lasted since the early 16th century until today.

Pastoral Symphony

Nature & Outdoors

Pastoral Symphony

Beethoven's revolutionary Symphony no. 6, Pastoral Symphony, pays homage to the future. And to the unstoppable power of creation.

Aguardente DOC Lourinhã

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.

Allegro

The fourth movement of the Pastoral Symphony, "Allegro", is the part where Beethoven calls for the largest instrumentation in the entire piece. It depicts a violent thunderstorm with painstaking realism. The (Grand) Canyon of Nazaré is a place of inner storm that nevertheless creates world's most powerful and beautiful waves!

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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