Hotels in Centro Region, Portugal

Centro Region sits in the middle of Portugal, famous for the historic university city of Coimbra and the sandy beaches of the Silver Coast. The climate is Mediterranean, with hot, dry summers perfect for surfing at Nazaré's giant waves and mild, rainy winters ideal for exploring Coimbra's 13th-century Joanina Library and the Roman ruins of Conímbriga. In summer (June to September), you can hike the Serra da Estrela mountains, while winter (November to February) offers cheaper stays and fewer tourists at the hilltop villages like Sortelha.