Leiria
A dense sea of terracotta rooftops spreads across this mid-sized Portuguese city, with a walkable historic centre, an exceptionally lively café and restaurant scene, upland country close by, and several UNESCO World Heritage sites within easy reach.
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- Population128,640
- Nearest water from center 0.1 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.9 km6.1 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Leiria: quick answers
Where is Leiria?
Leiria is in Região de Leiria, Portugal, about 117 km73 miles in a straight line from Lisbon.
How do you get to Leiria?
The nearest airport is Lisbon (LIS), about 1 hr 27 min away by road. The nearest train station is Leiria, about 10 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Leiria?
The warmest month is August, averaging 21°C69°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 9°C49°F. The wettest month is November, with about 105 mm4.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Leiria?
OpenStreetMap lists 9 museums, 71 restaurants, 45 cafés and 22 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Leiria?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Alcobaça, Pombal and Monte Real. Leiria is listed among the day trips from Lisbon and day trips from Porto.