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Central Portugal is often ignored compared to the big players of Lisbon and Porto in Portugal travel. But, there is something for everyone – from the huge waves of Nazaré to the scenic canals of Aveiro.

Two colorful boats docked in a quiet canal beside a cobblestone path and lined with buildings at sunset in the charming town of Aveiro. A distinctive looping bridge is visible in the background.
Aveiro, 2024
An ancient stone hallway with vaulted ceilings and arched columns, bathed in natural light from windows lining one side. Benches are placed along the opposite wall, reminiscent of the serene ambiance found in Santa Cruz Monastery in Coimbra.
Coimbra, 2022

Popular Destinations

● Coimbra
● Aveiro
● Batalha
● Tomar
● Serra de Estrela

Local Cuisine to Try

● Queijo da Serra – creamy, buttery cheese
● Lampreia de Ovos – sweet dessert shaped like a lamprey
● Pão de Ló de Ovar – fluffy sponge cake
● Arroz de Lampreia – lamprey (fish) cooked with rice, onions and garlic
● Pastéis de Tentúgal – pastries filled with egg cream

Weather

● Spring (Mar to May) – mild and pleasant with temperatures from 54°-72°F
● Summer (Jun to Aug) – hot and dry with temperatures from 64°-86°F
● Fall (Sept to Nov) – mild and rainy with temperatures from 57°-77°F
● Winter (Dec to Feb) – mild and rainy with temperatures from 43°-59°F

A person strolls by two adjacent striped houses in Costa Nova, one painted yellow and white, the other blue and white, on a sunny day.
At a glance

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