Portugal tempts the visitor with snow-capped mountains and beautiful green pine and eucalyptus forests in the North and Central areas, to stunning cliff-lined beaches in the South. Often, Central Portugal is named the “Green Heart” of Portugal, owing to is beautiful covering of eucalyptus and pine trees that spread over its valleys and mountains. It is a place of outstanding natural beauty. Outstanding natural beauty is difficult to not see in Central Portugal.
It is important to hire a car to iexplore the flora of rural Central Portugal and the beaches of its Silver Coast. For the more active, Central Portugal offers a variety of adventure attractions. These include mountain-biking, hiking and kayaking. They proffer many facilities such as bars and restaurants, pedal boats and a variety of water sports. An alternative place to visit is the Montebello Golf and Spa Resort, set in stunning settings. Additionally, the historic university city of Coimbra is well worth a visit.