Tourism in Portugal

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Center of Portugal destinations

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

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

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Lapa dos Dinheiros
Cities & Villages
Lapa dos Dinheiros
Ansião
Cities & Villages
Ansião
São Pedro de Moel
Beaches & Surf
São Pedro de Moel
Bussaco Woods
Nature & Outdoors
Bussaco Woods
Vale do Rossim river beach
Nature & Outdoors
Vale do Rossim river beach
Garden Tour
Nature & Outdoors
Garden Tour
BioRia Estarreja
Nature & Outdoors
BioRia Estarreja
Castelo Novo
Cities & Villages
Castelo Novo
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Kids & Families
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
Arts & Culture
Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the insubordinate consul
TerraSense - Retreat & Farm
TerraSense - Retreat & Farm
Sant'Ana Square Leiria
Food & Drink
Sant'Ana Square Leiria
Articles

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Carmelite Route
Religion & Spirituality
Carmelite Route
The Carmelite Route connects Coimbra to Fátima along a 100 km long trail at the heart of a peaceful and dazzling natural landscape. 
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,
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
Nature & Outdoors
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
The Limodorum species is definitely among the most peculiar wild orchid species in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. This species can be easily spotted all over this stunning natural park, growing in dry alkaline soils amidst many dead layer.   
Quinta d'Arminho
Nature & Outdoors
Quinta d'Arminho
Located in Mangualde, near Viseu, Quinta d'Arminho produces olive oil, several varieties of fruits, vegetables and blueberries.
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes. 
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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