Discover Central Portugal with Caractère
Olá, travel lovers! In Central Portugal, you can wander through a medieval village one moment and have your feet in the sand the next. In between, university cities, green hills and colourful waterfront houses await. There’s no need to choose between culture, nature and the coast. One more visit or lunch, however, might be a tougher decision. On a tour with Caractère, discover the region from characterful boutique hotels, historic palaces and distinctive pousadas.
Why choose a Central Portugal holiday?
Because there’s something to discover around every bend. A village with a castle perched on the hill, a square where you stop for coffee or a view worth a little detour. In Central Portugal, combine lively cities with peaceful mountain villages and long Atlantic beaches. Bring your itinerary along, but leave a little room for an unexpected stop.
Get to know the region at the table too. Try fresh fish on the coast, cheese from the Serra da Estrela and a glass of Dão wine. In Aveiro, don’t miss ovos moles, sweet treats made with egg yolk and sugar. One to try, and another just to be sure.
What can you do in Central Portugal?
Wander through the streets of Coimbra and visit its historic university. In Aveiro, discover the canals and colourful moliceiro boats, while Costa Nova’s striped houses happily pose for your camera. Stroll through Óbidos, where whitewashed houses and flowers brighten the lanes, or visit Viseu and the vineyards of the Dão.
Feel like putting on your walking boots? Head into the Serra da Estrela or explore the schist villages around Lousã. On the coast, make time for Nazaré, a beach walk and lunch overlooking the ocean. Afterwards, your hotel awaits, ready for you to chat about the day’s discoveries. Though lunch will probably get another mention too.
