Leiria is a historically rich town in the Beiras region, located just between the two major Portuguese cities of Lisbon and Porto. Leiria can trace its roots back to the Romans, who called the town Collippo. In the Middle Ages, inhabitants used stones from the Roman buildings to construct their own buildings, many of which can still be seen today. Both the interesting history of Leiria and its proximity to other historic towns makes Leiria a great destination for a week or a weekend. Leiria hotels are available for every price range and all the hotels in Leiria can be found instantly on EasyToBook.com. With a vacation destination as attractive as Leiria, cheap hotels are just at your fingertips. From five-star to discount hotels, Leiria offers an exploration into Portugal’s past for every budget.
No visit to Leiria would be complete without seeing the Castle of Leiria. Built by Dom Afonso Henriques in the 12th century after retaking the city from the Moors, the castle was later improved upon by King Dinis, who made the castle a summer retreat. Wander through the cobble stoned streets of the city center and discover the Igreja de Sao Pedro, a cathedral which dates from the 12th century. Equally impressive is the Nossa Senhora da Encarnação, a 16th century sanctuary that can be found very close to the castle.