About Central Portugal
Central Portugal offers Coimbra, heritage towns, and an easy mix of city, countryside, and regional cultural travel.
Best time to visit: May to September
Cities & Towns in Central Portugal
Coimbra
Coimbra is home to one of Europe’s oldest universities, a hilltop old town, and a strong riverfront cultural scene.
Top attractions: University of Coimbra, Joanine Library
Aveiro
Aveiro is known as the “Venice of Portugal” for its canals, art nouveau, and salt-flats scenery near the Atlantic.
Top attractions: Moliceiro boats, Canals