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.

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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.

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 Tryp Leiria ****
T +351 244 249 900 | tryp.leiria@meliaportugal.com
Mobilis stop: Almoínha Grande or Bairro das Almoínhas (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 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)