Indulge in delicious, traditional and distinctive delicacies as you explore this region.

With its rich gastronomy, there is no shortage of options such as maranho and bucho, two similar dishes full of flavor that originated in the same area but with differences in the ingredients used and preparation.

Accompanying these dishes we have the Dão wine produced in the north of the region, one of the oldest wine regions in the country. About 80% of production is for red wine.

In the center is one of the landmarks of the region: the highest mountain in mainland Portugal.

Feel the aroma of nature and fresh air at the top of Serra da Estrela and fall in love with the stunning landscapes.

And when you visit, you can't miss tasting Serra cheese, feeling the aroma of this great delicacy as it melts in your mouth with its creamy texture.

The center of Portugal covers a vast and diverse area where various types of architecture, customs and traditions can be found. The Aldeias de Xisto are villages known for using shale to build houses that present villages with picturesque and captivating views.

The center also houses numerous religious monuments full of history, heritage and faith, such as the Monastery of Alcobaça, a monument erected by the 1st King of Portugal, D. Afonso Henriques, in 1153, with Gothic and Baroque architecture.

Whether at sea or on the river, be enchanted by the beauty of the different beaches that you can find as you travel through the central region.

Discover the wonderful river beaches surrounded by nature and relax by touching the clear, fresh waters warmed by the reflection of the sun. As a magnificent alternative to the beaches that are found along the coast, you can choose to visit the Berlengas, a small archipelago with stunning landscapes that is worth visiting. Get to know the best of this little paradise: the rocky structure, the crystalline water and the marine species.

Listen to the sounds of students harmonizing while singing traditional songs with their colleagues from the Tuna in Coimbra, the city best known for hosting the oldest university in the country and one of the oldest in the world.

The Tuna is made up of a group of students who sing and play instruments, a tradition that dates back to the 13th century.

You can also listen to the stories of Moliceiros drivers while sailing on the river located in the city of Aveiro. Meet the Moliceiro, a kind of boat with a colorful and humorous decoration.