Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Santar Garden Village
Nature & Outdoors
Santar Garden Village
Improviso Pop Up Store
Shopping
Improviso Pop Up Store
The Palace of Buçaco
Monuments & Attractions
The Palace of Buçaco
Baleal beach
Beaches & Surf
Baleal beach
Street art route
Arts & Culture
Street art route
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Nature & Outdoors
Wooden paths of Fragas de São Simão
Penedo Furado
Nature & Outdoors
Penedo Furado
Senhora da Piedade
Nature & Outdoors
Senhora da Piedade
ArchiSuites
ArchiSuites
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Shopping
Mercado Negro (Black Market)
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Churches & Monasteries
Cathedral of Castelo Branco
Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha
Shopping
Bordallo Pinheiro in Caldas da Rainha
Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

The sin lives next door
Food & Drink
The sin lives next door
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.
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. 
Eating in Peniche
Food & Drink
Eating in Peniche
Peniche's seafood-rich gastronomy: Taste regional delights in local restaurants, with fish reigning supreme! Local gastronomy in Peniche is deeply influenced by the sea and by the abundance of fish. There are many restaurants located in Peniche, in nearby Baleal beach or in Berlenga, where travellers can taste the very best regional specialities. Fish is by all means the all-mighty king of every table in Peniche!
Viseu Walking Tour
Monuments & Attractions
Viseu Walking Tour
This walking tour will lead you across some of the most important landmarks of Viseu, a city made of granite, noble character and endless flowers!
Honey of Lousã Mountain
Food & Drink
Honey of Lousã Mountain
Described in mythology as the food of the gods, honey is definitely one of the most iconic products of Center of Portugal, owner of a deeply symbolic meaning. The honey of Lousã Mountain is no exception. 
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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