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The best way to spend Central Portugal Holidays is to book a cute Central Portugal Apartment

You're addicted to holidays in Spain, for example in an Apartment Catalonia or in a Holiday Villa Andalusia? You should have the heart to discover a similar flair like in Spain and explore Central Portugal. Central Portugal, a region richly steeped in culture and history, offers a wide range of activities and sightseeing opportunities. Central Portugal also features a wide variety of different types of terrain for various different physical and sporting activities. The area is often called the “Green Heart”, due largely to its impressive forests,  brimming with eucalyptus and pine, and its beautiful valleys which will make your Central Portugal holiday unforgettable. Although changes to the boundaries typically used to define the region have made the term Central Portugal somewhat abiguous, it can be said to comprise the districts of Ribatejo, Alto Alentejo, and Lower Alentejo.

Holidays in Central Portugal – A wonderful combination of shopping and sightseeing

The cities of Alcobaca, Batalha, Fatima, Leiria, Nazare, Obidos, Peniche, Santarem, and Tomar have much to offer someone looking for a Central Portugal holiday and there are many Central Portugal villas available for use here. A colourful history filled tales of the Templar Knights is brought to life by the numerous amazing medieval castles, villages, shrines and temples throughout the region. Alcobaca, Batalha, and Tomar have been recognized as world heritage sites. Alcobaca houses the country’s largest church; an incredible abbey rests in Batalha; and Tomar is the location of the fabled castle which the Templar Knights called home during the 12th century. There are many Central Portugal villas to choose from in these areas.

Your Central Portugal Accomodation – Next to the beach or to a bigger city?

In addition to the unmissable medieval villages, castles, and other architectural jewels, there are a wide variety of activities that can be enjoyed here. The charming, traditional fishing villages of Nazare and Peniche offer its visitors a very enjoyable Central Portugal holiday. Peniche features fine, sandy beaches and a chance for fun-filled underwater exploration to its visitors. Not far from there lies Fatima, the site of the world-famous Marian apparitions of 1917 which were acknowledged by the Catholic Church. People flock here seeking religious inspiration and meaning. For those who seek thrill and excitement, Santarem is known as the bullfighting capital of the country, with its festivals, events, and annual bull running, which makes the town a unique spot for your Central Portugal holidays. Central Portugal provides fantastic smooth beaches along the coasts of Silver and Lisbon, which sit in dramatic contrast to the Serra de Estrela mountains. The beautiful peaks of this mountain range are home to the only ski resort in Portugal. The diversity of the region of Central Portugal provides a huge varierty of different locations in which to enjoy your Central Portugal holiday, your Central Portugal villa really allows the visitor to enjoy and make the most of the beauty and history of the area.  Reading the last passage you only hear the word „skiing“? Maybe, it's time for your next skiing holidays with the following destinations: