Top Things to do in Leiria District
Top Hotels in Leiria District
Things to do in Leiria District, Central Portugal: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Leiria District, Portugal including Obidos, Obidos Village, Batalha Monastery, Ascensor do Outeiro, O Sitio, Forte de Sao Miguel, Fonte Luminosa, Farol, Cabo Carvoeiro, Baia de Sao Martinho do Porto.
Restaurants in Leiria District
1. Obidos
2. Obidos Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,863 reviews
Reviewed By markbH9929KY
This was our second visit to the amazing and beautiful village of Obidos. Should be the top of everyone’s list of places to visit if touring or holidaying in this area. You can walk right around the village on the castle walls, enjoying the fab views from lots of different vantage points, then enjoy the gorgeous narrow streets of this old Moorish village. Truly stunning.
3. Batalha Monastery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,006 reviews
Located in the Gothic masterpiece of Santa Maria da Vitória Monastery, a special visit should be made to this chapel with its magnificent stained-glass windows, cloisters, Unfinished Chapel and the tombs of several Portuguese notables.
Reviewed By alexdavidwriter - London, United Kingdom
I visited each of Portugal's four famous monasteries during my trip to Portugal (Batalha, Alcobaca, Convento de Cristo, Jeronimos), and by far the best of them was Batalha. Wow! It truly is in a class of its own. The architecture is beautiful, the details captivating, and the overall effect stunning. It is the only Gothic church I have ever visited where I saw the nave completely bathed in multicolored lights as the sun shone through stained glass windows (visit in the morning on a sunny day to get the best of this effect). But there is so much more: the Founders Chapel with its incredible domed ceiling; the tomb of Henry the Navigator; the lovely cloister, which incidentally holds the Portuguese tomb of the Unknown Soldiers, complete with live soldiers on attendance; and the intricate unfinished chapels where a king and his queen are shown in stone holding hands for all eternity. Everyone visiting central Portugal should be making an effort to see Batalha Monastery. It is Portugal's Gothic wonder.
4. Ascensor do Outeiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
5. O Sitio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,394 reviews
Reviewed By jubieSheffield
A beautiful town square, with the most charming church, and woman in traditional dress selling their wears, and the views are amazing, there are plenty of little cafe's and restaurants. But Parking can be a little dificult,
6. Forte de Sao Miguel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 987 reviews
Reviewed By mdsaction - Huntington Beach, United States
Went to Nazare in May which is not big wave season but still got a thrill from just looking out from the cliffs and imagining what the sight and sound must be when an eighty foot wave roars into that coastline. The Fort is a nice walk out to the point and the small exhibit inside has some surfing memorabilia as well as a great relief map explaining how these swells end up so big. The town and regular beach are worth the visit also.
7. Fonte Luminosa
8. Farol
9. Cabo Carvoeiro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 694 reviews
Reviewed By Margo7850p
The Cabo Carvoeiro lies on the Atlantic coast, along the westernmost point of the Peniche Peninsula. A very beautiful place with spectacular views, , definitely worth a stop if you are travelling nearby. A beautiful and inspiring landscape, very nice view of the ocean and the Berlenga island. It is also a great place to take a few pictures and enjoy the sunset.
10. Baia de Sao Martinho do Porto
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 546 reviews
Reviewed By 535mieket - Melle, Belgium
fantastic view all over the bay and beach, excellent stay for the whole family and sea lovers, nice walk along the sea line
