The central region is characterised by fantastic museums and monuments listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites, as well as by its historic hamlets and its schist villages. You can also visit continental Portugal’s highest mountain, the Serra da Estrela. In the coastal area, make sure you visit the beaches popular with surfers from around the world.



There is varied cuisine, from sweet treats to typical dishes. There are various quality restaurants in which you can indulge in delicacies such as the famous caldeirada de enguias (eel stew) or the vitela assada (baked veal).