Leiria

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Mira-Minde Polje
Nature & Outdoors

Mira-Minde Polje

The Mira-Minde Polje is the largest polje in the region of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, measuring about 4 km in length and 1.8 km in width. (...)
Wedding planners
Cities & Villages

Wedding planners

Finding the right wedding planner is the key to a memorable wedding. In Center of Portugal there are absolutely top professionals who put all their passion and commitment in organising absolutely unique weddings, driven by the love for detail. And (...)
Wedding venues in Center of Portugal
Cities & Villages

Wedding venues in Center of Portugal

Portugal is truly booming as perfect wedding destination, attracting brides and grooms from all over the world. But what's so special about this country as a stage of lifelong memories and unique moments? Let's unveil the magic.  (...)
Perfect for kids
Kids & Families

Perfect for kids

Center of Portugal is the ideal place to travel with kids! From a miniature Portugal at Portugal dos Pequenitos, in Coimbra, to the real scale dinosaurs of Dino Parque Lourinhã, near Peniche, there's a magical world to unveil by both (...)
Villa Portela
Arts & Culture

Villa Portela

Villa Portela is an historical landmark of the city of Leiria that dates back to the 19th century. Built by Roberto Charters Henriques d'Azevedo in 1894, this iconic cottage was inspired by Swiss architecture. The municipality of Leiria is now (...)
Castle of Porto de Mós
Monuments & Attractions

Castle of Porto de Mós

The Castle of Porto de Mós, near Leiria, is certainly one of the most eye-catching castles in the whole region of Center of Portugal! (...)
São Pedro de Moel
Beaches & Surf

São Pedro de Moel

The origins of São Pedro de Moel, 26 km away from Leiria, date back to the foundation of the Portuguese nation. These lands were then donated to the Monks of Alcobaça in 1153 who have played a major role in (...)
Geoparque Oeste
Nature & Outdoors

Geoparque Oeste

The UNESCO Geoparque Oeste covers a 1154 sq km long territory within 6 municipalities of the West region of Center of Portugal: Bombarral, Cadaval, Caldas da Rainha, Lourinhã, Peniche and Torres Vedras. The geological heritage of this Geopark is absolutely (...)
Ophrys scolopax Cavanilles
Nature & Outdoors

Ophrys scolopax Cavanilles

Also known as the bird flower, Ophrys scolopax stands out as one of the most beloved wild orchids of the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains ! (...)
Limodorum trabutianum Battandier
Nature & Outdoors

Limodorum trabutianum Battandier

The Limodorum species is definitely among the most peculiar wild orchid species in the Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains. This species can be easily spotted all over this stunning natural park, growing in dry alkaline soils amidst many (...)
Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch
Nature & Outdoors

Cephalanthera longifolia (L.) Fritsch

The orchid species Cephalanthera longifolia is one of the few white orchids blooming in Portugal. It can be easily spotted amidst forest glades and on roadsides, in transition zones between oak tree or pine forests and low bushes.  (...)
Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica
Nature & Outdoors

Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica

Described for the first time in Portugal in 1805, the orchid species Neotinea tridentata subsp. conica was by that time known as Orchis conica. Its tiny flowers resemble angels and are beautifully fragile.  (...)
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