Holiday Rentals in Lieria
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Holiday Rentals in Lieria - A Guide to Lieria
Lieria district lies in the central region of Portugal just to the north of Lisbon and south of Coimbra. Most Leiria holiday rentals are at or near the coast and in this respect the district rivals the Algarve in popularity and is far more attractive and unspoilt.
The coastline here is known as the Costa del Prata or Silver Coast and your seaside holiday rental in Leiria will enable you to enjoy lovely sandy beaches stretching for miles. Golf is also a major attraction and many Leiria holiday rentals are close to both the sea and a golf course.
Whilst tourism in this district is mainly focussed on the beaches it is possible to find holiday rentals in Leiria which are away from the coast and with the main north-south motorway close by, access to all areas is easy. The historic town of Obidos is close to the motorway and is a focus for Leiria holiday rentals which are not beach-based.
Types of Holiday Rentals in Lieria
Most resorts along this coast are relatively new and feature apartments to rent in Leiria and villas to rent in Leiria which have been purpose-built.
There are plenty of 3 or 4 bedroom apartments to rent in Leiria and, happily, they tend to be in well-designed blocks only two or three stories high. Typically these Leiria holiday apartments will sleep 6 to 10 people and a swimming pool is more or less guaranteed even though the sea is only minutes away.
Villas to rent in Leiria are generally on the spacious side, often accommodating up to 10 or 12 guests. Along with 4 to 6 bedrooms, these Leira holiday villas offer multiple bathrooms, swimming pool, garden and plenty of other luxuries.
Older, character properties are harder to find but they do exist, mainly in rural areas. I have seen a converted cottage to rent in Leiria and also a lovely manor house to rent in Leiria, both inland near the town of Obidos. This delightful walled town has been likened to an open-air museum and is worth a visit whether you are staying nearby or on the coast.
Lieria Useful Information
Leiria is one of the smaller districts in Portugal covering 3500 square kilometers and with a population of 460,000. The district comprises 16 municipalities, those along the coastline having more Leiria holiday rentals than inland. Being roughly halfway between Lisbon and Porto a holiday rental in Leiria will give you access to both major cities, lovely beaches, golf courses and forests.
The extensive Pine Forest of Leiria, ordered by King Dinis I provided wood for the ships of the famous explorer/navigators such as Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama. The A1 motorway means that access to your Leiria holiday rental will be quick and easy from either of the country’s two main airports, Lisbon or Porto.
The climate is described as Atlantic/Mediterranean and seaside holiday rentals in Leiria are well-placed to take advantage of the warm summers found all along this west facing coastline. In winter the climate is wet and windy but, thanks to the influence of the ocean, rarely cold.
If you are thinking of hiring a car for your holiday then be sure to read our top tip for how to get the cheapest deal on your car rental in Lieria.
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