Leiria

It is difficult to find a region of central Portugal with a historical, religious, cultural and natural heritage as rich as the one we find in the Region of Leiria. Discover between the mountains and the sea, the Atlantic Road bike path, beaches, caves, castles and a magnificent Monastery, world heritage site. One thing is certain: here, there is plenty for everyone to explore and delight!

 
 
A Region to Discover
Get to know a region where you will find a lot of exploring and discovering.
In Leiria, find accounts between the past and the modern. Visit its oldest churches as you enjoy the urban art installations that spread creativity throughout the city. 

From the past to modernity, from heritage to culture and commerce, the Leiria Region will be amazed by its diverse offer, which also offers contrasts between urban bustle and the reuse of nature. Alone, with friends or family, do not stay at home and discover a Center of Portugal full of adventure, fun and tranquility. Conceive and let yourself be enchanted by the municipalities of Alvaiázere, Ansião, Batalha, Castanheira de Pera, Figueiró dos Vinhos, Leiria, Marinha Grande, Pedrógão Grande, Pombal and Porto de Mós.
 


To the Rhythm of Nature
And from the historic cities or glassmakers, we move on to the hiking trails of the Serras de Aire and Candeeiros that challenge to discover unique places, landscapes and animals. Together with the Pinhal de Leiria, the Mata do Urso and the Serra de Sicó, are just some of the areas of the region that offer a set of walking routes that guide its visitors and inhabitants to meet the local natural and cultural heritage.
Explore the Caves of Moeda, Santo António, Alvados and Mira de Aire, mandatory stops on your way through the region.


A Moment For Yourself
In the warmer months, go sunbathing - sun or water - on the region's ocean or river beaches  .


Indulge in the Centre of Portugal
In addition to the richness of the natural, cultural and religious heritage of this region, you will also find in the region a unique gastronomy. Indulge in the rice morcela, the glassware soup, the seafood rice, the cuttlefish feijoada, the roasted or stewed kid, the corrego stew, the friginada, the piglet of Boa Vista, the serranas migas and the chícharos, among many other typical dishes, regional products and sweets that you will find in each of the municipalities.




Source:Centro Tourism

| counties in the region

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Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere

Alvaiázere, village and county, owes its name to the Arabs. Indeed, when these peoples invaded the Iberian Peninsula in the year 711, they soon took over much of the present national territo...
Ansião

Ansião

Longing goes back to prehistory. In view of the traces found there, both from that time and from the time of the Romans. The word Ansion appears in a document dated 1175. ...
Batalha

Batalha

In a territory marked by verdant landscapes where fertile soils of the Lena Valley and the characteristic limestone walls that define the São Mamede mountain range are the municipality of Ba...
Castanheira de Pêra

Castanheira de Pêra

Castanheira de Pêra is known for its connection to the plains and the River Beach of Rocas.
Figueiró dos Vinhos

Figueiró dos Vinhos

Figueiró dos Vinhos is a village in the District of Leiria, central region and sub-region of pinhal interior norte, with about 5,281 inhabitants.
Leiria

Leiria

Between the Castle and the River Lis was born and grew Leiria, andine by two rivers, the Lis and the Lena, bathing in the golden sands of the Atlantic, populated with beautiful forests, the ...
Marinha Grande

Marinha Grande

Marinha Grande is located on the coast of the central region of Portugal, in the district of Leiria, at 88 meters of altitude, on the left bank of the River Lis and on the Eastern Edge of th...
Pedrógão Grande

Pedrógão Grande

Pedrógão Grande, is located in the extreme northwest of the district of Leiria, almost in the geographic center of Portugal with an approximate area of 129 km2, spread over three parishes; P...
Pombal

Pombal

The Municipality of Pombal is located in the central Portuguese coast, spread over 13 parishes, with a geographical area of 626.23 Km2, confronting the municipalities of Ansião, Alvaiázere, ...
Porto de Mós

Porto de Mós

The municipality of Porto de Mós, composed of 13 parishes, belongs to the District of Leiria. In the heart of the Estremadura Limestone Massif, Porto de Mós is located near one of the main r...
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