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“Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else.” (Tennessee Williams) The feeling of discovery, meeting, sharing of experiences, which is provided to us when we travel, is absolutely fascinating. It awakes us to something that, in our daily routine, we end up by putting in second plan and that is no more than the awareness of the scale of the human community and its cultural diversity. The act of travelling, resting, knowing or enjoying is inextricably linked to tourism activity and is undeniably an excellent opportunity to break embedded habits and change, even if for a limited time, some of our regular priorities. In Marinha Grande, the reference to local and paradisiacal sites that sharpen the senses in the “Pinhal do Rei”, one of the most important pine forest patches in the country, described by the poet Afonso Lopes Vieira as a “Green and whispering Cathedral, where the light nests and hides itself and where echoing songs stretch and extend the voice of the sea ... “, becomes therefore obligatory. Beaches like São Pedro de Moel or Vieira de Leiria, are another essential component in our tourist offer that, in addition to their natural beauty and the excellent conditions for leisure and the practice of water sports, from surfing to fishing, also offer an interesting variety of flavours, provided by an award-winning and high-quality cuisine. Knowing the historical and industrial heritage of Marinha Grande, can also provide memorable moments when contacting with high technological complexity in the areas of glass production, moulds and plastic materials for automotive or aerospace sectors, through the program “Industrial Circuits “created by the city council of Marinha Grande, in partnership with several local businesses. The new edition of this Tour Guide seeks, above all, to provide detailed information, establishing itself as a good helper in the choice of quality time that will certainly be unforgettable. Visit us! You are our Guest! Alexandra Dengucho Let yourself be dazzled by the sun, the beach and the forest, take full advantage of the mild climate during most of the year and practise your favourite sport. Discover our history, our culture, our people and our traditions. Stroll around the green spaces, by the sea or by the rivers, follow nature’s trails and rest by the springs… Enjoy a journey through the vast and character- istic historical, artistic and natural sites of this peculiar region ... Come and understand the tradi- tions of Marinha Grande. Marinha Grande’s municipality has a wide range of complementary services, such as accommo- dation, restaurants, entertainment and leisure spaces, as well as a transport network with local, regional and national links. These services give the local community some dynamism and support the visitors who come to the region. Whether you visit us for leisure or professional reasons, welcome to a region of sea, pine forest, industry and culture. Discover the charms of this municipality… Join us…VISIT! LOOK! FEEL! Live our little corner of the world! MARINHA GRANDE TABLE OF CONTENTS Marinha Grande’s portrayal......................................................................................................................................... 06 Parish of Marinha Grande............................................................................................................................................ 09 Historical Heritage........................................................................................................................................................... 10 Monuments....................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Churches and Chapels.................................................................................................................................................... 17 Cultural equipments........................................................................................................................................................ 20 Watchtowers..................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Squares.............................................................................................................................................................................. 29 Natural Sites.................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Classified trees................................................................................................................................................................. 33 Streams.............................................................................................................................................................................. 38 Parks.................................................................................................................................................................................. 41 Beaches............................................................................................................................................................................. 45 Parish of Moita................................................................................................................................................................ 51 Historical Heritage........................................................................................................................................................... 52 Parish of Vieira de Leiria............................................................................................................................................... 55 Historical Heritage..................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Churches and chapels.............................................................................................................................................................. 62 Streams....................................................................................................................................................................................... 63 Beaches.................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Our suggestions...................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Industrial circuits........................................................................................................................................................................ 67 Walking tours............................................................................................................................................................................. 68 Arts and crafts of plant.............................................................................................................................................................. 70 Fairs, festivals and events.......................................................................................................................................................... 72 Recreation and leisure............................................................................................................................................................ 73 Our scents and flavours......................................................................................................................................................... 74 Gastronomy...................................................................................................................................................................... 75 Culinary curiosities.................................................................................................................................................................... 76 Contacts............................................................................................................................................................................. 79 Restaurants and drinks............................................................................................................................................................. 79 Accommodation........................................................................................................................................................................ 81 Useful contacts................................................................................................................................................................. 81 Detachable map of the municipality..................................................................................................................................... 83 MARINHA GRANDE’S PORTRAYAL GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION The municipality of Marinha Grande is situated in the District of Leiria, in the central coastal area of Portugal. The town of Marinha Grande is located at an altitude of 88 metres, on the left bank of the Lis River and on the Eastern border of Leiria’s Pine Porto Forest, which covers