What to do in Leiria District

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Batalha Monastery showing heritage architecture
Batalha Monastery showing heritage architecture
Norte Beach featuring general coastal views, rocky coastline and surf
Peniche showing rocky coastline, general coastal views and a lighthouse
Berlenga Island showing a bridge, rugged coastline and heritage elements
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What to do in Leiria District

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Obidos Castle which includes château or palace and heritage architecture

Obidos Castle

4.5/5(19 reviews)

One of the most famous buildings in Portugal, this imposing castle is a fine example of medieval architecture and a highlight of a historic town.

Obidos Castle
Baleal is a small island located 3 kilometres north of Peniche, in the western region of Portugal, separated from the mainland by a tombolo. At the extremity of the island one can find the inaccessible ilhota das Pombas and the ilhéu de Fora. Baleal has a past related to whaling.

Praia do Lagido

4.5/5(5 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Praia do Lagido might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Ferrel.

Praia do Lagido
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Sao Martinho do Porto Beach

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Sao Martinho do Porto Beach during your travels in Sao Martinho do Porto?

Sao Martinho do Porto Beach
Nazare featuring rugged coastline, waves and general coastal views

Nazaré Lighthouse

5/5(17 reviews)

Find out about the history of Nazaré when you take a trip to Nazaré Lighthouse. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Nazaré Lighthouse
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Foz do Arelho Beach

4/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Foz do Arelho Beach during your travels in Foz do Arelho? Stroll along the seaside or experience the entertainment venues in this family-friendly area.

Foz do Arelho Beach
Fortaleza showing rocky coastline and a beach

Fortaleza

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Discover the dramatic history of this 16th-century fortification, which was transformed into a political prison in the Estado Novo period and now houses a museum.

Fortaleza
Supertubos Beach showing general coastal views, surfing and surf

Supertubos Beach

Named for its “super tube” waves, this beach is one of Portugal’s premier surfing destinations and hosts international championships with its wild swells.

Supertubos Beach
Batalha Monastery showing heritage architecture

Batalha Monastery

4.5/5(22 reviews)

Discover why this sprawling historic building is considered to be one of the most spectacular examples of Gothic architecture in Portugal.

Batalha Monastery
A big wave at Praia do Norte Beach in Nazare. 2022/01/08

Nazaré Port

4.5/5(8 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Nazaré with a trip to Nazaré Port. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Nazaré Port

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Serra da Pescaria

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Serra da Pescaria and surrounding area, you can visit Nazaré Port and Nazaré Beach.

Serra da Pescaria
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Casalinho

While visiting Casalinho, you might make a stop by sights like Obidos Lagoon and Praia do Bom Sucesso.

Casalinho
This is one of the beaches from this area with less light pollution, so during summer time it's one of the best places to shoot the milkyway

Vale Furado

If you're spending some time in Vale Furado, Vale Furado Beach and Mina Beach are top sights worth seeing.

Vale Furado
Água of Madeiros beach in Alcobaça, Portugal

Água de Madeiros

Though Água de Madeiros might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Sao Pedro De Muel Beach and Sao Pedro De Muel Lighthouse.

Água de Madeiros
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Peniche de Cima

5/5(1 area review)

While Peniche de Cima isn't home to many top sights, Peniche Beach and Fortaleza are some notable places to visit nearby.

Peniche de Cima
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Casais do Rio

Casais do Rio might not have many top sights, but Bom Sucesso Golf Course and Royal Obidos Golf Course are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Casais do Rio

 

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Day trip destinations from Leiria District

Batalha Monastery featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Batalha

"The Monastery of Santa Maria d'Alcobaça, north of Lisbon, was founded in the 12th century by King Alfonso I. Its size, the purity of its architectural style, the beauty of the materials and the care with which it was built make this a masterpiece of Cistercian Gothic art." UNESCO

Alcobaça

Nazare which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Nazaré

Entrance of the Minor Basilica of Most Holy Trinity

Fátima

Miradouro de Santa Luzia featuring a coastal town and a lake or waterhole

Lisbon District

Ruínas da Capela de Sant'Ana.

Caldas da Rainha

As Salinas Naturais de Rio Maior, também conhecidas como Salinas da Fonte da Bica, estão situadas no sopé da Serra dos Candeeiros, a três quilómetros de Rio Maior, em Portugal. São compartimentos – talhos - feitos de cimento ou de pedra, de tamanho variado e pouco fundos, para onde, por regueiras, é conduzida a água salgada que se tira de um poço. Presentemente, a água é elevada por meio de um motor e distribuída segundo um sistema conjuntamente aceite e respeitado (nem sempre) por todos os proprietários. Os esgoteiros, as eiras e as casas de madeira para armazenagem do sal, completam o conjunto do que é denominado Marinhas de Sal de Rio Maior. Uma mina de sal-gema, muito extensa e profunda, segundo os técnicos, atravessada por uma corrente subterrânea que alimenta um poço, faz com que a água dele extraída seja salgada, sete vezes mais salgada que a do mar. Da sua exposição ao sol e ao vento e consequente evaporação da água obtêm-se o sal, depositado no fundo dos talhos e que depois é colocado em montes, em forma de pirâmides, para secar até ser recolhido. O processo é rudimentar e semelhante ao usado nas salinas da beira-mar. Só há diferença no vale pitoresco que as rodeia, no poço, no estilo próprio dos marinheiros (como são conhecidos os homens que trabalham nas salinas), nas casas de madeira e no ar campestre que se respira.

Rio Maior

Berlenga Island showing a bridge, rugged coastline and heritage elements

Peniche

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