Tourism in Portugal

Where to go

Center of Portugal destinations

See all destinations

Nazaré

Aveiro

Óbidos

Leiria

Mountain Villages

Villages filled with History

Mountain Villages

Fátima

Schist Villages

Villages filled with History

Schist Villages

Batalha

Castelo Branco

Historical Villages of Portugal

Villages filled with History

Historical Villages of Portugal

Guarda

Alcobaça

Covilhã

Viseu

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Serra da Estrela

Coimbra

Peniche

Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz

Tomar

Caldas da Rainha

Caldas da Rainha

Abrantes

What to do

The best things to do in Center of Portugal

See all things to do

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Nature & Outdoors

Lapa dos Dinheiros river beach

Parque dos Monges

Kids & Families

Parque dos Monges

5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal

5 destinations to enjoy nature in Center of Portugal

MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum

Archeology & Heritage

MDF - Duarte Ferreira Metallurgical Museum

Major Seminary of Coimbra

Religion & Spirituality

Major Seminary of Coimbra

ML Vineyards

Tile tour in Ovar

Cities & Villages

Tile tour in Ovar

Top 10 seaside hotels in Center of Portugal

Top 10 seaside hotels in Center of Portugal

Portas de Ródão

Nature & Outdoors

Portas de Ródão

Chaby Pinheiro Theatre

Chaby Pinheiro Theatre

Vista Alegre complex

Vista Alegre complex

Côa Honeycomb

Articles

Discover Center of Portugal

Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature

Nature & Outdoors

Bussaco Healing Forest: Cure and Connection with Nature

Bussaco National Forest is the first certified Healing Forest in the Iberian Peninsula. A soul-soothing place to connect with nature, leaving all noise behind.

Sleeping in Leiria

Cities & Villages

Sleeping in Leiria

In the center of Leiria or in the immediate surroundings, there are plenty of options in terms of accommodation. Discover unique hotels, out-of-the-box hostels and surprising accommodations. For all tastes and budgets.

Atadeiras of Peniche

Cities & Villages

Atadeiras of Peniche

A special tribute to the ladies and the men who spend their days patiently weaving the huge fishing nets in Peniche.

Street art in Fundão

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!

Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon

Aristides de Sousa Mendes in the National Pantheon

On October 19th 2021, Aristides de Sousa Mendes was given the honours of remaining in the National Pantheon by the President of the Portuguese Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. A truly deserved recognition to a man who saved thousands of lives from the certain death in the Holocaust.

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.

See all editions