Some local delicacies you must eat are the charcoal-grilled sardines and seafood rice. It is also a haven for seafood restaurants. Peniche is another city in central Portugal with lovely beaches that attract surfers from all over the world and a few historic monuments. If seafood is your thing, then stopping at the fish market in Costa Nova is a must. You can also make a quick stop at the Monastery of Jesus (“Mosteiro de Jesus”) a convent built between the 15th and 17th centuries.įinally, make sure you try some Ovos Moles, a unique delicacy of the city made from egg yolks and sugar, another invention of the nuns in Portugal. You might also stop at the Art Nouveau Museum if you please. To book this tour in advance, click here.Īfter doing that you can go into downtown Aveiro and explore the Art Nouveau houses, a typical feature of the Aveiro city. I can recommend the Get Your Guide tour which will pick you up from Porto and take you through the city of Aveiro on one of the stunning boats. This boat tour usually goes through most of the canals in the city and lasts about 45 minutes. When you visit Aveiro you must do a Moliceiro tour of the city in the colourfully painted boats. It is a colourful and charming city with fine beaches and great local cuisine. Popularly known as the “Portuguese Venice” because the city sits on the shores of a Lagoon called Ria de Aveiro which is linked with so many canals throughout the city. A one-way ticket cost €7.95 with Rede Expressos. There is also an express bus service from Lisbon to Óbidos which departs from Campo Grande bus station in Lisbon. Óbidos is just a one-hour drive from Lisbon. Also, stop at the medieval castle in the city which has been very well preserved and finally, do not miss out on a shot of Ginjinha d’Óbidos (a cherry liqueur). The entire city is encircled with walls which you can walk along and get fantastic views of the city. The enchanting town of Óbidos, with whitewashed houses and cobblestoned streets in central Portugal, is a great place to visit for peace and quiet.
It takes just two hours to drive from Lisbon to Coimbra and just a little over an hour to reach Coimbra from Porto. The cloister of the Old Cathedral of Coimbra, Portugal.Īs usual, try out some local dishes and make sure you have some Santa Clara pastries in the city centre.Ĭoimbra is also very easy to reach from Lisbon and Porto. Some of the main attractions in Coimbra are the University Building – a world UNESCO heritage site and the Old Cathedral of Coimbra (“ Sé Velha de Coimbra“) one of the most elegantly designed buildings in the city with Romanesque architecture. It is a medieval city with a vibrant atmosphere, deep cultural heritage and the second home to Fado music in Portugal.
CoimbraĬoimbra is one of the most historic cities in Portugal and the home to the oldest University in Portugal ( University of Coimbra). Read on to see 20 places you must visit in central Portugal. Top 20 cities of Central Portugalįrom Aveiro to Évora, central Portugal has so much natural beauty and these cities and towns make for the perfect holiday destinations so you can explore this beautiful country. They are probably under the radar, but they are intriguing and captivating places rich in history, cuisine and cultural wealth. Would you like to know more about the town or cities to visit in central Portugal? Retreat centres for health and wellness holidays.Sandy beaches which are home to surfing havens.It is a real shame because the central Portugal region (“Centro Region”) is equally as scenic and picturesque as other regions of Portugal. Because of this, most visitors do not venture further inland. Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve are by far the most popular destinations in Portugal.
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