Things to do in Leiria District, Central Portugal: The Best Castles

October 7, 2021 Brandee Mangan

Discover the best top things to do in Leiria District, Portugal including Obidos, Castelo de Leiria, Castelo de Obidos, Castelo de Pombal, Castelo de Porto de Mos, Castle of Alcobaca.
Restaurants in Leiria District

1. Obidos

Ruas de Obidos, Obidos Portugal http://festivalchocolate.cm-obidos.pt/
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 8 reviews

Obidos

2. Castelo de Leiria

Leiria 2400 Portugal +351 244 813 982 http://www.cm-leiria.pt/pages/229
Excellent
46%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 829 reviews

Castelo de Leiria

This place is temporarily closed.

Reviewed By michaelc0llins77 - Dublin, Ireland

A very nice castle with an amazing view over the city, and loved the activities happening inside the castle - some kind of medieval market!

3. Castelo de Obidos

Rua Direita Santa Maria, Obidos 2510-079 Portugal +351 21 040 7630 http://www.patrimoniocultural.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/70427
Excellent
59%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,773 reviews

Castelo de Obidos

Reviewed By 478DW

We were going to visit Sintra but our hotel didn't work out as planned so we stayed at Obidos instead. The Castle is stunning and so well preserved. Even if you don't stay at the Castle Hotel, you are still able to wander around the whole place. The views from the castle walls are beautiful and you can order drinks from the bar to sit and have at tables positioned along the walls to take in the atmosphere and history The village within the walls is very pretty with lots of little restaurants and cafes. Very busy summer and winter with tourists though.

4. Castelo de Pombal

Rua do Castelo, Pombal 3100-461 Portugal +351 236 210 556 [email protected] http://www.cm-pombal.pt/castelo-de-pombal/
Excellent
37%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 163 reviews

Castelo de Pombal

Reviewed By billpL3293ZS - Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

One of our favorite castles in Portugal. We are into history and castles, so this was an awesome visit. Truly incredible views from the hilltop out over the town and valley. Easy to access, with parking at the top of hill near the cemetery (when there are not event weekends at the castle). We loved talking with the curator, and seeing the 3D movie and 'cartoon' about the history and legends of the castle. Plenty of amazing photo opps of the castle itself and the views from the heights.

5. Castelo de Porto de Mos

Rua Dom Fuas Roupinho, Porto de Mos 2480-335 Portugal +351 244 499 651 [email protected] http://www.municipio-portodemos.pt/Page.aspx?id=162
Excellent
28%
Good
45%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
5%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 155 reviews

Castelo de Porto de Mos

Reviewed By Greg2775 - Carcavelos, Portugal

This fantastic castle has been restored with great taste and skill, and at under €2 to visit is amazing. The views are very special and it is well worth the visit after visiting many of the other historical sites in this area of Portugal. Wonderful discovery.

6. Castle of Alcobaca

Rua do Castelo 35, Alcobaca 2460-036 Portugal http://www.patrimoniocultural.gov.pt/pt/patrimonio/patrimonio-imovel/pesquisa-do-patrimonio/classificado-ou-em-vias-de-classificacao/geral/view/73654/
Excellent
9%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
9%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 23 reviews

Castle of Alcobaca

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