Venue and Accommodation
About Leiria
Leiria is located in the Centro Region and sub region of Pinhal Litoral, about halfway between Lisbon and Porto. The distance to Lisbon is 137 kilometres (85 miles), to Coimbra 70 kilometres (43 miles) and to Porto 177 kilometres (110 miles). The historic city centre spreads between the castle hill and the river Lis.
Leiria is also included in the Região de Leiria. As the main city in this community, the area of influence of Leiria spreads over the cities of Marinha Grande, Ourém, Fátima, Pombal as well the municipalities/town seats of Batalha and Porto de Mós located nearby.
May is still a great time to visit Centre of Portugal. The temperature is quite mild and is the most flowery season of the year, which is very pleasant for walks and hikes outdoors. You can enjoy the delicious food, taste the great wines, visit the religious area of Fatima, the area of Big Waves in Nazaré, the highest mountain range in Continental Portugal and make a pleasant visit to a splendid region with a great heritage buildings and History.
The conference will be held in a mix modality: in-person and on-line. We, do, appreciate your presence, but feel free to choose what is more advantageous for you, when registering here.
How to get Leiria
From Lisbon Airport
You may catch the metro subway at Lisbon Airport and go to Oriente railway and bus station or Sete Rios bus station (must to change line once). Either in Oriente or Sete Rios, take the bus (Express lines) to Leiria. The FlixBus is, also, a good option to consider.
See the city map of Lisbon here.
If you are coming by car, configure the GPS to take the Highway A8 straight to Leiria. Along the way you can make a pause in Torres Vedras city, Óbidos city, and visit their beatiful monuments or, taste their fine food and exquisite desserts or, simply, go for a walk in their antique squares and fortresses.
From Oporto Airport
You may catch the metro subway at Porto Airport to Campo 24 de Agosto to take the bus (Express lines) to Leiria.
The FlixBus is, also, a good option to consider.
See the city map of Oporto here.
If you are coming by car, configure the GPS to take the Highway A1 to Leiria. You may take the A25 and make a pause in Aveiro, the “Portuguese Venice”, where you can taste the famous and delicious “ovos moles” egg cream, amoung other gastronomy, or take a boat trip, or simply go for a walk by the river.
HOW TO GET THE CONFERENCE ROOMS
i) Portugal > Leiria (instructions here)
ii) Leiria > Morro do Lena (Alto do Vieiro) > ESTG (Campus 2) > Building B > Floor -1 > Training Rooms #1, #2 and #3. GPS: 39.73443964685264, -8.821531136139445
Accomodations
The ICoWEFS International Conference suggests the following hotels for the participants:
Eurosol Residence – Hotel Apartamento ****
T +351 244 860 460 | residence@eurosol.pt
Mobilis stop: Lg José Lúcio (Line 1/Green and Line 2/Red)
Eurosol Residence – Hotel Apartamento ****
T +351 244 860 460 | residence@eurosol.pt
Mobilis stop: Lg José Lúcio (Line 1/Green and Line 2/Red)
Hotel Eurosol Leiria and Eurosol Jardim***
T +351 244 849 849 | leiria@eurosol.pt
Mobilis stop: Câmara Municipal/ESEL (Line 1/Green and Line 2/Red)
Hotel B&B-Leiria ***
T +351 800 110 422 | hotel.leiria@hotelbb.com
GPS coordinates
Hotel Ibis Leiria-Fátima **
T +351 244 816 700 | h3340@accor.com
Mobilis stop: Av. N. S. Fátima (Line 1/Green and Line 2/Red)
Hotel D. Dinis**
T +351 244 815 342 / 3 | info@hotelddinis.pt
Mobilis stop: Bombeiros Municipais (Line 1/Green and Line 2/Red)
FREE CULTURAL VISITS
Castle of Leiria
One of the city’s landmarks, the Castle of Leiria offers panoramic views and a dive into Portugal’s medieval history.
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Leiria Cathedral
This Gothic cathedral is a religious and architectural icon of the city, with an impressive facade and richly decorated interior that amazes visitors.
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Leiria Museum
In this museum, you can explore the history of the region from prehistoric times to the present day through a rich and diverse collection.
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Rodrigues Lobo Square
One of the city’s main hubs, the square is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the local architecture.
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Gastronomy
The local cuisine is rich and diverse, with a focus on fresh fish dishes and traditional conventual sweets. Traditional Fair
Beaches
Leiria boasts several beaches, such as São Pedro de Moel Beach, offering stunning landscapes and various water activities.
Other Attractions
MIMO . Museum of Moving Image
A museum dedicated to the history of cinema and television.
Leiria Municipal Park
A green space ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities.
Monasteries Route
A tourist route that passes by several monasteries in the region.
Simultaneous walking and running
Wednesdays at 8:30 PM
Brisas do Lis Night Run
Tips
- Best time to visit: Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons to visit Leiria, with mild temperatures.
- How to get there: Leiria is easily accessible by car or public transport, with good connections to Lisbon and Porto.
- Where to stay: The city offers a variety of accommodation options, from hotels and guesthouses to apartments.
