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Things to see in Leiria (Portugal): 57 places and when to go

Leiria is a town in Portugal, and this site lists 57 places in and around it, mainly History (22), Temples (10), Nature (10). The best known are Batalha Monastery, Alcobaça Monastery and Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Portugal · 39.739, -8.805
Places
57 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (22) · Temples (10) · Nature (10) · Hiking (8) · Wildlife (5) · Beaches (5)
Best time
March to October.
Also possible
November to February.
Nearest airport
LIS Lisbon, 110 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Vale Grande, at 615 m.

What to see in Leiria

The places in and around Leiria, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 33, by what you come to do:

When to go to Leiria

The best time to visit Leiria is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:29
  2. FebPossible10:29
  3. MarBest time11:41
  4. AprBest time13:03
  5. MayBest time14:11
  6. JunBest time14:48
  7. JulBest time14:33
  8. AugBest time13:34
  9. SepBest time12:15
  10. OctBest time10:55
  11. NovPossible9:46
  12. DecPossible9:12

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12. In June, 57 of the 57 places are at their best.

When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Leiria

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS, Lisbon), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Portugal, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Leiria?

The best known: Batalha Monastery, Alcobaça Monastery, Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Leiria, Castle of Leiria. In all, 57 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Leiria?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 12.

How do you get to Leiria?

The nearest main airport is Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 110 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Leiria as the destination and these 57 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.