Alvaiazere
This little municipality in the mountains of central Portugal takes its name from the Arabic for "the falconer," a trace of Moorish history carried into the present. The compact centre has cafés and restaurants within walking distance, and the surrounding highland terrain suits those looking for mountain scenery. The wider Leiria region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 1.0 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.4 km2.1 mi
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Alvaiazere: quick answers
Where is Alvaiazere?
Alvaiazere is in Portugal, about 139 km86 miles in a straight line from Lisbon.
How do you get to Alvaiazere?
The nearest airport is Lisbon (LIS), about 1 hr 40 min away by road. The nearest train station is Caxarias, about 32 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Alvaiazere?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C72°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 8°C47°F. The wettest month is October, with about 123 mm4.8 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Alvaiazere?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 2 restaurants, 5 cafés and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Alvaiazere?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Santo Antonio dos Olivais, Alcobaça and Leiria.