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Top 10 Nature & Parks in Leiria District, Central Portugal
Discover the best top things to do in Leiria District, Portugal including Ecopista de Porto de Mos, Supertubos Beach, Baleal Beach, Grutas de Santo Antonio, Bacalhoa Buddha Eden, Praia do Salgado, Foz do Arelho Beach, Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede, Praia da Nazare, Praia de Sao Pedro de Moel.
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1. Ecopista de Porto de Mos
2. Supertubos Beach
3. 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!
4. Grutas de Santo Antonio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By cameronk63 - Sydney, Australia
The cave complex is huge with well over 4000m sq., our excellent guide Ida taught us so much about caves, she was such a find with excellent English (also has French). Ida grew up in the area and she has a deep knowledge and love for the caves. The caves themselves exceeded expectations and presented nature in all its glory. This cave system didn’t need the bling of more touristy caves. Definitely put it on the list if visiting Nazare or Fatima.
5. 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.
6. Praia do Salgado
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 158 reviews
Reviewed By Minikev
We went mid morning just before it got busy in the car park. Absolutely awesome waves on this beach, you could just sit and watch them for hours. Worth the drive out of the towns, to see nature at its best.
7. Foz do Arelho Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Reviewed By ivocarneiro - Macau, China
Foz do Arelho is the ideal beach for a family with kids having summer holidays in the center of Portugal. Other than the front Atlantic beach, wild and challenging, Foz do Arelho is still part of the old medieval Lagoa de Obidos, receiving a large sea loch that is calm, warm, ideal for kids water plays. The beach has very clean infrastructures, including clean washrooms and proper showers. You can easily rent a tent and enjoy the sea lough, the bluish sky, and the slopes falling to the Atlantic. You can also enjoy the long sidewalk properly paved and some reasonable typical beach restaurants—a perfect beach for family summer holidays.
8. Parque Natural da Serra de Sao Mamede
9. 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.
10. Praia de Sao Pedro de Moel
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