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Leiria, the district with 3 wonders

Leiria is a district located in the Central region of Portugal. The district is mainly known for housing the Obidos Castle, the Batalha Monastery and the Alcobaça Monastery which are 3 of the 7 wonders of Portugal.

But it will also seduce you by its coastline and its magnificent landscapes. It is in particular there that we find the famous cities of Nazaré and Peniche, two inescapable of the "silver coast" which each year attracts many passionate persons of surfing and Big Wave.

Hiking enthusiasts can go to the Serras de Aire and Candeeiros Natural Park, where they will find many trails and caves to explore, all in an exceptional natural setting.

Region
Central
Population
458 679
Area
3 515 km2
Beaches?
Yes

Top places to visit in Leiria and its surroundings

Best time to visit the district of Leiria

If you are a lover of hiking and the coastline we recommend that you go to the district of Leiria during the summer. If you are going to visit the many monuments that the district has to offer then we recommend spring or autumn to avoid the strong tourist influence. This will allow you to fully enjoy your visit.

Temperature average / minimum / maximum per month

Month
Average
Minimum
Maximum
January
10,1°
4,8°
15,4°
February
12,6°
6,5°
18,6°
March
12,5°
7,2°
17,9°
April
14,1°
9,5°
18,7°
May
18,1°
12,1°
24,0°
June
18,1°
13,0°
23,1°
July
21,8°
15,3°
28,2°
August
20,8°
15,9°
25,6°
September
20,2°
13,3°
27,1°
October
15,0°
9,4°
20,6°
November
14,2°
9,2°
19,2°
December
10,6°
6,2°
15,0°
Source: Based on 2020 data from the Portuguese National Institute of Statistics