Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Villa Portela
Arts & Culture
Villa Portela
Vista Alegre complex
Arts & Culture
Vista Alegre complex
The best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
Cities & Villages
The best Christmas Villages in Center of Portugal
Castelo Novo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Novo
Cava de Viriato
Archeology & Heritage
Cava de Viriato
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Nature & Outdoors
Natural pools of Cortes do Meio
Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós
Churches & Monasteries
Monastery of Santa Maria de Cós
Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal
Religion & Spirituality
Santiago Ways in Center of Portugal
Aveiro wooden paths
Beaches & Surf
Aveiro wooden paths
Sala dos Capelos
Arts & Culture
Sala dos Capelos
Paredes da Vitória
Beaches & Surf
Paredes da Vitória
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Kids & Families
Portugal dos Pequenitos
Articles

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Vista Alegre as a revolutionary social project
Cities & Villages
Vista Alegre as a revolutionary social project
This prestigious Portuguese world-acclaimed super brand is the living proof that a respected working force is the key to success! 
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!
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Nature & Outdoors
Peniche: a destination for birdwatchers
Peniche: A top global spot for seabird watching. Witness the incredible seabird migration show!
The Lines of Torres - the routes
Monuments & Attractions
The Lines of Torres - the routes
The Lines of Torres are among world's most elaborate defensive systems ever built. 
From Nazaré to Peniche
Cities & Villages
From Nazaré to Peniche
We say goodbye to the unique classical charm of Figueira da Foz and head to a once small fishing town that became a major surf Mecca, Nazaré.
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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