An incomparable beach
Stunning hills
A pine forest that fuelled the discoveries
Two rivers, enamoured
Forbidden loves
Fragrant miracles
Endless history
Expanding culture
Literary inspiration
Enchanting places
Warming delicacies
People of Leiria in their hearts and souls

These are just some of the words that illustrate how to live in Leiria is more than a state of mind; it is a way of existing in the world.

And added to these are many other reasons that have led to countless people falling in love with Leiria and choosing it as the destination of their happily ever after.

“There’s a lot of building work going on here, which makes the Leiria area the pinnacle, in my opinion”, says Idiev Zavquidin (Uzbekistan)

“Nature connects profoundly with the city in Leiria”, says Yumiko Ishisuka (Japan)

“I think it’s a very varied city in terms of culture, providing for all ages and all tastes”, says Steve Carreira (Canada)

“The people are very friendly, very welcoming, and the local cuisine is excellent”, said Annarella Sanchez (Cuba)

“I think the city’s culture’s spectacular, there’s a great range of cultural events”, says Ivana Dimitrijevic (Serbia)

“There are always events and things to see,” says Nazanin Sabet (Iran)

“I’ve always been treated well here. It’s one of the reasons I stayed”, says Giovanni Fortese (Italy)

“This is our home”, says Hanna Sokoliuk (Ukraine)