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Best Hotels in Central Portugal
Here's our curated list of top hotels in Central Portugal, a region stretching from Porto to Lisbon, known for its Silver Coast. Our recommendations feature a variety of accommodations including spa hotels nestled among Portugal’s tallest mountains, eco-friendly boutique hotels, and stylish surf retreats. Explore and refine your choices by location, style, and amenities in Central Portugal.
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ABOUT TRAVELLING IN CENTRAL PORTUGAL
Central Portugal is a region located in the central part of Portugal, between the northern and southern regions. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and shares boundaries with the regions of Norte, Alentejo, and Lisbon to the north, east, and south, respectively. The major cities in Central Portugal include Coimbra, Aveiro, Viseu, Leiria, and Castelo Branco.
Central Portugal highlights include the Serra da Estrela mountain range (the highest in mainland Portugal), the medieval town of Óbidos, the historic city of Coimbra, and the coastal surfing town of Nazaré - famous for its gigantic waves. Other interesting towns and cities in Central Portugal that are worth exploring include Aveiro, Viseu, Leiria, and Castelo Branco.
Some of Central Portugal's typical dishes include Queijo da Serra da Estrela (ewe's milk cheese), Coelho à Caçador (rabbit stew), Leitão à Bairrada (roast suckling pig), Arroz de Marisco (seafood rice), Bacalhau à Lagareiro (oven-baked codfish with olive oil), Chanfana (slow-cooked goat or lamb stew), Açorda de Marisco (seafood bread stew), and Pasteis de Tentúgal (flaky sweet pastries).
Central Portugal is served by Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) and Porto's Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO). There are a few smaller regional airports, such as Coimbra Airport (Aeroporto Bissaya Barreto - CBP) and Viseu Airport (Aeródromo Gonçalves Lobato - VSE), mainly serving general and private aviation. However, Sevenair offers daily charter flights from Viseu to Lisbon Cascais-Tejo Regional Airport (Cascais Municipal Aerodrome).
Central Portugal enjoys a Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm to hot summers. In winter, temperatures range from around 10°C to 15°C (50°F to 59°F), while summer temperatures can reach highs of 30°C to 35°C (86°F to 95°F). The Serra da Estrela mountain range experiences colder temperatures and often receives snowfall during winter, attracting winter sports enthusiasts.
When searching for the best hotels in the Centre of Portugal, we always aim to find special places – a boutique hotel nestled in a scenic landscape, a simple guesthouse in a charming town, or a countryside retreat surrounded by nature. Here, you can browse the best hotels in the Centre of Portugal by area, or you can categorise by type: best hotels in the Centre of Portugal with unique design pieces, best hotels in the Centre of Portugal with a swimming pool, boutique hotels near the historical sites of the Centre of Portugal, best five-star hotels in the Centre of Portugal, best spa hotels in the Centre of Portugal and so on. We hope you find the perfect hotel in the Centre of Portugal for your adventure.