A PLACE OF HISTORY
Places to Visit
Immerse yourself in the charms of Central Portugal and its inland mountain ranges and traditional villages and, by the sea, its fishing villages and cosmopolitan beaches. The history of the region is proudly displayed by our centuries-old heritage sites, which are of such importance to humanity that they have been included in UNESCO’S world heritage list.
From A to Z
Alcobaça | The Monastery
Almourol | Castle in the island
Aveiro | Costa Nova and Vista Alegre ceramics fabric
Barragem do Cabril | Water lake
Batalha | Monastery
Buçaco | Forest and Hotel
Coimbra | University and its Library
Curia | Great Hotel
Fátima | Basílica
Figueira da Foz and São Pedro de Moel | Beach
Fragas de São Simão | Trails and waterfalls
Golegã | Quinta da Broa and Lusitano horses
Leiria | Castle and the narrow streets
Louriçal | Convent
Louriçal | Horse riding*
Lousã | Traditional Homes
Luso | Thermal baths
Nazaré | The old Sitio village and the undersea canyon
Óbidos | Village
Santarém | Gothic City
Tomar | Convento de Cristo and Templários roots
*Louriçal horse guide | Horse Riding Center (call Hugo at +351 963 212 142)
Eat & Drink
In central Portugal, you will be delighted by the flavors of the sea and the mountains and by the regional sweets and cheeses for the end of your meal, and receive a warm welcome from people who like to see their visitors eating heartily.
CASA DAS ENGUIAS
Traditional eel recipe for those willing to try something new.
Vila Nova de Anços | P: +351 239 646 461
CAÇAROLA
The best seafood.
Figueira da Foz. | P: +351 233 424 861
HOTEL DO BUÇACO
Order the old white wine from Mr. Almeida’s cellar. Get dressed up and dine on the balcony overlooking the garden.
MANJAR DO MARQUÊS
Tasty codfish cakes and tomato rice (Arroz de Tomate) at the counter with a glass of white wine.
Closed on Wednesday.
Pombal | P: +351 236 200 960
MAR À VISTA
Sardines only. Opens at lunchtime.
Figueira da Foz | P: +351 233 107 271
MARQUÊS DE MARIALVA
The hors d’oeuvres are really something.
Cantanhede | P: +351 231 420 010
POMPEU DOS FRANGOS
Order the veal cutlet. Vegeterians can eat the codfish.
Anadia | P: +351 231 512 653
VIDAL
Queen Elizabeth's favorite suckling pig. Order the regional sparkling wine.
Bairrada | P: +351 234 666 353