Top Things to do in Leiria District
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What to do and see in Leiria District, Central Portugal: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Leiria District, Portugal including Obidos Village, Baleal Beach, Praia da Nazare, Bacalhoa Buddha Eden, O Sitio, Praia Foz do Arelho, Forte de Sao Miguel, Castelo de Obidos, Praia do Norte, Miradouro do Suberco.
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1. 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.
2. Baleal Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 805 reviews
Reviewed By Ricardomster
Came with the family and we had a great day. The beach is quite big with plenty of space for everyone to be well over 2m apart due to covid19. Parking wasn't an issue, we arrived around 11 and there was lots of space, at least during weekdays on vacation. Lots of surfers here as it's a hotspot for surfing. Water is a bit cold, not that bad really, but once you get in you're good. Highly recommended, will come again!
3. Praia da Nazare
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,393 reviews
Reviewed By S9237IZchristineb - Fort Lauderdale, United States
Amazing picturesque quaint town with beautiful beach and was told that surfers love it here with 150 ft waves when the condition is right.
4. Bacalhoa Buddha Eden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,726 reviews
This tour takes you to the heart of Obidos region and with a history linked to wine and sparkling wine production dating back to the XV Century, the Quinta dos Loridos estate is a unique place, where tranquillity and nature play a special role. It is from these vineyards that the grapes are picked for the production of top quality sparkling wines - those of the Loridos brand . Produced in the age old winery, a rod-press dating from the XVII Century can still be found here. The Classic Method ("Methode Champenoise") is used to produce the wine, the whole process of which is conducted manually. This is followed by a period of ageing in the cellar. The surroundings of the cellar perfectly complement its purpose: terraced gardens, a lake, a forest, vineyards, and the largest oriental gardens in Europe, the impressive Buddha Eden. Buddha Eden Garden: With circa 35 hectares, the garden was created and devised by the Comendador Jose Berardo, in response to the destruction of the Buddhas of Banyan, in which one of the greatest acts of cultural barbarity took place, erasing masterpieces of late-period Gandhara art. From Buddhas , pagodas, terracotta statues and the various carefully-placed sculptures which can be found among the gardens, it is estimated that some six thousand tons of marble and granite were used to create this monumental work of art. There are seven hundred hand-painted terracotta soldiers, each of them unique, copies of those which were buried, some of them 2,200 years ago. At the central lake, KOI (Japanese carp) fish can be seen, and sculpted dragons rise out of the water. The central staircase is the focal point of the garden, where the golden Buddhas offer you a calm welcome. This is the Quinta dos Loridos estate, a place which awakens the senses...
Reviewed By JohnBishop3 - Auckland Central, New Zealand
Definitely a must see, we had a wonderful time wandering around looking at all the Buddha’s, Art Instillations and African Statues. One of our favorite places.
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. Praia Foz do Arelho
7. 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.
8. Castelo de Obidos
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4.5 based on 1,773 reviews
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.
9. Praia do Norte
10. Miradouro do Suberco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 616 reviews
Reviewed By kelseybeckett - Berkshire, United Kingdom
Amazing views from here!! It's on the Nazare cliff, and it's very worth the visit!! You can see all the low town from here. Also, the scenery in this place is staggering.
