Central Portugal

www.rotadaluz.aveiro.co.pt

This website provides information on the Rota da Luz region, which includes the towns of Castelo de Paiva, Arouca, Vale de Câmbra, S. João da Madeira, Ovar, Oliveira de Azeméis, Estarreja, Murtosa, Sever do Vouga, Albergaria-a–Velha, Ílhavo, Aveiro, Águeda, Oliveira do Bairro, Vagos and the surrounding areas.

Generic information on historic landmarks, local food, arts and crafts and accommodation is provided.

www.cm-feira.pt

This website provides information on local history, monuments, accommodation, restaurants, local food, arts and crafts, festivals and events. The website is still being developed and is available in Portuguese only.

www.turismo-curia.pt

This website provides general information on the Bairrada region. Details on the Curia Spa Center and the surrounding areas are also available. Details of sports activities and restaurants are included. The accommodation lists and the section dealing with the history of the Curia Spa Center are this website’s best features.

www.turismo-centro.pt

This website provides information about the region of Coimbra, including the towns of Alvaiázere, Ansião, Arganil, Cantanhede, Carregal do Sal, Castanheira de Pêra, Coimbra, Condeixa, Figueira da Foz, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Góis, Lousã, Mira, Miranda do Corvo, Montemor-o-Velho, Mortágua, Pampilhosa da Serra, Pedrogão Grande, Penacova, Penel, Santa Comba Dão, Soure, Tábua, Vila Nova de Poiares and the surrounding area.

Information is available by searching either by local council or main subject such as Nature, Sun and Sea, Congress Facilities or Accommodation.

Details of the region’s history are given and information on accommodation, cultural and sports events, entertainment, exhibitions, local market days, festivals and congress facilities is provided. Visitors to this web-site can plan their trip using a map.

www.cm-arganil.pt

This website provides information on the village of Arganil and the surrounding area. The ‘Cultura’ and ‘Turismo’ sections provide information on places of interest. The website is available in Portuguese only.

www.rt-dao-lafoes.com

This website deals with the Viseu region. Information is provided on historic monuments, landmarks, local food, nature, culture and spa centers. The best feature is the section on monuments and landmarks. This site is still being developed and is available in Portuguese only.

www.serra-caramulo.com

This website offers information on the Caramulo Mountains located in the center of Portugal not far from the town of Águeda in the region of Dão-Lafões. The website offers free virtual tours of the area, accommodation and includes also information on restaurants, outdoor activities, spa center, congress facilities and local traditions.

www.rt-serradaestrela.pt

This website deals with the mountainous region of Serra da Estrela and the surrounding area. Information on the region’s culture and history, sports (including a directory of sports activities organizers), accommodation (listed by location and including pictures), arts and crafts, nature (including national parks), local events and the Serra da Estrela breed of dog is provided. The Culture and History section offers details of 4 regional tours: Wool Tour, 20 Castles Tour, Tour of the Navigators and the Jewish Tour. This website has a good interactive map.

www.cm-covilha.pt

This website offers information on the town of Covilhã and the surrounding area. An English version is available, providing information on handicrafts, gastronomy, local recipes, nightlife, the Serra da Estrela mountains, monuments, churches, places of interest and driving routes.

www.mun-guarda.pt

This website provides information on the town of Guarda. The ‘Agenda’ and ‘Tourism’ sections give details of local events, places of interest, local handicrafts and gastronomy.

www.cm-seia.pt

This website provides information on the town of Seia, located at the foot of the Serra da Estrela mountains, and the surrounding area. Details of cultural events, local markets and festivals can be found in the ‘Eventos’ section while the ‘Turismo’ section offers information on places to visit, historic buildings, museums, gastronomy, restaurants and accommodation. This website is mainly in Portuguese but some of it is in English.

www.cm-celoricodabeira.pt

This website provides information on the village of Celorico da Beira and the surrounding area. Details of monuments, places to visit, accommodation, local food/drink, local markets, festivals and driving routes are available in the ‘Turismo’ section.

www.cm-sabugal.pt

This website provides information on the village of Sabugal and the surrounding area. The ‘Concelho’ section gives details on how to get there, local traditions/heritage, handicarfts and flora and fauna. Information on accommodation, restaurants, festivals, local markets, monuments and local craftsmen can
be accessed by clicking on ‘Informacoes’. The ‘Eventos’ section deals with cultural events in the area.

www.cm-penedono.pt

This website provides information on the village of Penedono and the surrounding area. Details on local heritage, gastronomy, restaurants, handicrafts, local festivals and accommodation are available in the ‘Cultura e Turismo’ section.

www.cm-castelobranco.pt

This website offers detailed historic information about Castelo Branco. It provides information on places of interest, local arts and crafts, markets and cultural events. Visitors to this website can go on a virtual walking tour of the town which includes all the main buildings.