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Leiria, Portugal

Leiria is a city and municipality in the Central Region of Portugal. 18 sq mi).

Type CityPopulation 128,640

Why go

  • City in Central Portugal.
  • Served by Sorocaba Airport (SOD).

History

Leiria is a city and municipality in the Central Region of Portugal. It is the second largest city in that same region, after Coimbra, with a municipality population of 128,640 in an area of 565.09 square kilometres (218.18 sq mi). It is the seat of its own district and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leiria-Fátima. The city is part of the historical province of Beira Litoral.

Restaurants & places to go

Kaori Café
Cafe · Cafeteria Japonesa Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 18 Rua Perdizes · instagram.com
Indoor
Habib's
Middle Eastern, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-23:30; Sa-Su 11:00-23:30 Features: takeaway · 3145 Avenida Itavuvu, Sorocaba · habibs.com.br
Indoor
McDonald's
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: PH,Su-Th 08:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-04:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 1300 Avenida Doutor Afonso Vergueiro, Sorocaba,… · mcdonalds.com.br
Indoor
Rural Pizzeria
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 18:00-22:00; PH off Features: delivery · 899 Rua Comandante Salgado · ruralpizzeria.com.br
Indoor
Rural Pizzeria Napoletana
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 18:00-23:00 · 87 Rua José Mesquita Sobrinho, Sorocaba, 18030-125 · ruralpizzeria.com.br
Indoor
Tribom Sorvetes
Ice Cream · Venda no atacado e no varejo de sorvetes (picolés e sorvetes de massa). Delivery e balcão. Conta com espaço interno para consumo. Features:… · temcomercio.com.br
Indoor
Be Brave Coffee and Tea II
Coffee Shop, Macarons, CaféS Especiais, Vinhos, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-19:00 Features: step-free access · 867 Avenida Barão de Tatuí, Sorocaba,… · instabio.click
Indoor
Benedicta's Hot Dog
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 17:30-00:00 · 340 Avenida Oswaldo Cruz, Sorocaba, 18090-570 · ifood.com.br
Indoor

261 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

São Paulo Catarina Executive Airport (JHF) 30 km to the centre
São Roque, SP, BR — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
Sorocaba Airport (SOD) 3.7 km to the centre
Sorocaba, SP, BR — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Associação Recreativa Fazenda Bonanza Airport 26 km to the centre
Salto de Pirapora, SP, BR
Outdoor
Fazenda Guará do Pinhal Airport 67 km to the centre
Itapetininga, SP, BR
Outdoor
Fazenda das Represas Airport 76 km to the centre
São Miguel Arcanjo, SP, BR
Outdoor
Fazenda Santa Albana Airport 85 km to the centre
Itapetininga, SP, BR
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Leiria, Portugal
Leiria, Portugal
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Sorocaba Airport (SOD); 8 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Leiria, Portugal. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

CP Comboios de Portugal
National rail