There is fun to be had here all year round. Starting in February with Carnival, Loulé is the best known. Dance to the samba rhythms, watch the parades and bask in the pleasant climate. More events
Destination Highlights
Central Portugal
You can truly get it all in central Portugal's Centro de Portugal region. This incredible and diverse area offers a host of contrasts, from the peaks of the rugged Serra da Estrela Mountains to the wide, sandy beaches on the Atlantic; From vast plains to the lush forests - The ancient and the modern; Explore a land where history and culture span millenniums and there are countless experiences from which to choose.
You will instinctively find yourself drawn to the intriguing ancient university town of Coimbra. Not just because of its compelling history, but because this is one of the best places to hear Portugal's unique folk music, the Fado. Explore the medieval streets of Viseu and Castelo Branco, or travel high to the castle city of Guarda, which has the highest elevation of any town in all of Portugal.
Sip the Centro de Portugal's famed Dão wine while enjoy the hearty cuisine of the region. Rejuvenate yourself in one of the many spa towns which take advantage of the abundance of curative waters. Traditional villages dot the landscape and their people welcome you to relax and enjoy a lifestyle which is considered quintessential Portugal.
You'll find a sun-washed coastline that is a mixture of beautiful beaches and quaint fishing villages. None is more colorful than Aviero. With its stunning lagoon, you will soon find yourself floating on a gondola-like boat called a "moliçeiro" and traveling along the maze of canals that crisscross this picturesque city.
