Beira Litoral

The Sea and Coimbra

The Silver Coast

Former province of Douro. Capital: Coimbra. corresponds to the coastal façade of the Beiras, and includes the beautiful beaches of Silver Coast.

Figueira da Foz
The main highlight for holidays is the resort town of Figueira da Foz, also known as the Queen of Beaches of Portugal.




Currently, almost all of Beira Litoral is part of the Center Region. The municipalities belong to the current districts of Aveiro, Coimbra, Leiria and Santarém (only the municipality of Ourém, where the Sanctuary of Fátima is located).

The Coastline of the Beiras

"It borders on the North with the Douro Litoral, on the East with Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, on the Southeast with Ribatejo, on the Southwest with Estremadura and to the west with the Atlantic Ocean."

Districts of Beira Litoral

• Aveiro: the following municipalities are part of Beira Litoral

• Coimbra: the following municipalities are part of Beira Litoral

• Leiria: the following municipalities are part of Beira Litoral

• Santarém: only the municipality of Ourém is part of Beira Litoral

Location

Bathed by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Beira Litoral is limited to the north by the Douro Litoral, to the east with Beira Alta and Beira Baixa, to the southeast with Ribatejo, and to the southwest with Estremadura (Lisbon).

Beautiful Beaches of Figueira da Foz

Figueira da Foz, also known as the Queen of Beaches of Portugal, offers visitors some of the most chimes of the Portuguese summer. Find out more: Figueira da Foz

Sanctuary of Fatima

One of the most famous Catholic shrines in Europe, the Sanctuary of Fátima is located in the city of Fatima, in the municipality of Ourém, in Beira Litoral. An unmissable visit for fans of religious tourism.

Fertile Mondego Valley

In these lands of Beira Litoral, in the Mondego Valley, corn and rice fields, among other crops, mark the landscape. of the largest entirely Portuguese river, the Mondego.

Baixo Mondego

From Coimbra to its mouth, in Figueira da Foz, the Vale do Mondego models the prevailing natural landscape in these lands of Beira Litoral.

Historical Heritage

Beira Litoral, in addition to the fascination exerted by its main city, Coimbra, a University City of worldwide recognition, other cities welcome visitors for their rich historical heritage, such as Leiria and its castle, Montemor-o-Velho and much more.

Land of Gastronomy

Good cuisine also delights visitors. The highlights are fresh fish, rice pudding, codfish, goat, suckling pig, chanfana, among many other specialties. The confectionery also stands out, as well as the wines. To know more: