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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Pena
- heritage
Rua do Castelo
2400, Leiria
The Church of Nossa Senhora da Pena is on the right side of Terreiro da Alcáçova. Rebuilt during the reign of King João I, the chancel and portal are in Gothic style and the arch connecting the choir and the nave are in Manueline style.
Igreja e Convento de São Francisco
- heritage
Avenida Dom João III
2400-164, Leiria
Built in the 14th century, it was only in 1562 that the church became sacred. It was remodeled over the centuries, with Renaissance and Baroque details in the side chapels. At the beginning of the 20th century, its demolition was planned, but it survived as a prison and, from 1920, it was transferred to Companhia Leiriense de Moagens.
Sé de Leiria
- heritage
Rua Conde Ferreira, 3
2400-175, Leiria
The construction began in the 16th century and was completed only in the second half of the 17th century. The Renaissance influence in the interior stands out, highlighting the gilded carvings of the high altar, of remarkable elegance and sobriety. The facade, in Baroque style, was rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake.
Jardim Luís de Camões
- country
- leisure
Largo 5 de Outubro, 48
2400-137, Leiria
It is the largest green space in the city, with a terrace and a restaurant. Nearby, the Lis river allows for walks along the banks, connected by bridges. If the weather invites, a picnic is possible at one of the tables.
Praia do Norte / Praia do Algodio
- beach
Praia do Norte / Praia do Algodio
2655, Mafra
Beach in the center of Ericeira, consisting of sand and rocks. Visited mainly by tourists and young people. There are small typical restaurants with good food and lots of street entertainment.
Praia do Matadouro
- beach
Praia do Matadouro
2655, Mafra
Small beach attached to São Sebastião, with many rock formations that stretch into the sea.
Forte do Zambujal
- heritage
Rua Forte do Zambujal
2640-206, Mafra
Also known as Forte das Casas Velhas, it is part of the second of the Torres Lines, overlooking the Lisandro River and its tributary, the Vidigueira stream.
Praia de São Julião
- beach
Estrada de São Julião, 257
2655, Mafra
Extensive beach under a high cliff, south of Ericeira, on the border with the municipality of Sintra. It is one of the best beaches in the area, with excellent conditions, including good restaurants offering typical dishes.
Centro de Recuperação do Lobo Ibérico
- leisure
Quinta da Murta
2665-150, Mafra
Inaugurated in 1987 by Grupo Lobo, this Center aims to provide a suitable environment for wolves that cannot live in freedom and, simultaneously, to promote dissemination and awareness actions that inform the public about the true nature of this animal.
Rua Formosa
- heritage
Rua Formosa
4987, Ponte de Lima
One of the best known streets in the village, in the heart of the Historic Center of Ponte de Lima, which on party nights becomes a kind of open-air disco, where bars serve drinks and music comes out everywhere.