On the one hand, the inland, where the Schist and the Historical Villages stand out, as well as cities where modernity meets tradition – Coimbra, the city of Students, is a good example. On the other side, a vast coastline also rich in history, such as the towns of Óbidos, Alcobaça or Batalha and cities like Nazaré or Aveiro (known as the Portuguese Venice).
UNESCO also discovered the historical importance of this region, classifying it as World Heritage – the Monasteries of Alcobaça and Batalha, the Convent of Christ in Tomar and the University of Coimbra.
Among mountain ranges, rivers and valleys, ideal spots are found for the practice of adventure sports, such as rappelling, climbing, rafting, canyoning or mountain biking. On the coast, surf stands out with the perfect waves of Peniche or the giant waves of Nazaré.

For those looking for the pleasures of the gastronomy, diversity is the keyword – from the fish stews of the coast to Bairrada’s roasted piglet and never forgetting the conventual pastries.