Mira de Aire Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A Gruta dos Moinhos Velhos (juntamente com a Gruta da Pena e a Gruta da Contenda), faz parte de uma grande rede de galerias com mais de 11 Km de extensão, constituindo dos mais importantes sistemas subterrâneos do Maciço Calcário Estremenho. Caracteriza-se pela existência de dois coletores paragenéticos fósseis, de diâmetro aproximadamente decamétrico, com afluentes desenhando uma rede dendrítica e um conjunto de galerias semi-ativas de traçado dendrítico a norte e angulado a sul. A zona fóssil tem um desnível de 100 metros e a espessura da zona intermédia varia entre 80 metros a montante e 60 metros a jusante, circulando a água por galerias singenéticas, do quadrante norte para o quadrante sul, em direção à exsurgência da Gruta da Pena. Podem definir-se quatro fases na evolução do sistema. A primeira é representada por galerias freáticas superficiais, de pequeno diâmetro, a segunda pelo coletor paragenético da Galeria Gémea, a terceira pela Galeria Grande e seus afluentes e a última pelas galerias ativas e semi-ativas dos andares inferiores.
A Gruta dos Moinhos Velhos (juntamente com a Gruta da Pena e a Gruta da Contenda), faz parte de uma grande rede de galerias com mais de 11 Km de extensão, constituindo dos mais importantes sistemas subterrâneos do Maciço Calcário Estremenho. Caracteriza-se pela existência de dois coletores paragenéticos fósseis, de diâmetro aproximadamente decamétrico, com afluentes desenhando uma rede dendrítica e um conjunto de galerias semi-ativas de traçado dendrítico a norte e angulado a sul. A zona fóssil tem um desnível de 100 metros e a espessura da zona intermédia varia entre 80 metros a montante e 60 metros a jusante, circulando a água por galerias singenéticas, do quadrante norte para o quadrante sul, em direção à exsurgência da Gruta da Pena. Podem definir-se quatro fases na evolução do sistema. A primeira é representada por galerias freáticas superficiais, de pequeno diâmetro, a segunda pelo coletor paragenético da Galeria Gémea, a terceira pela Galeria Grande e seus afluentes e a última pelas galerias ativas e semi-ativas dos andares inferiores.

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Hotel Santa Maria

Hotel Santa Maria

4 out of 5
Rua de Santo Antonio, 79 Ourem
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fátima. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
A well maintained, comfortable hotel. Staff were friendly. Loved the fireplace in the evening. Comfortable room and nice shower with great pressure. The breakfast buffet has a lot of nice choices.

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

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Stay Hotel Leiria Centro

Stay Hotel Leiria Centro

3 out of 5
Rua Beatriz Machado, 11 Leiria
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The price is AU$87 per night from 17 Feb to 18 Feb
AU$87
17 Feb - 18 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Leiria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Leiria Museum and Moinho do Papel are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (277 reviews)
Our room was comfortable and exactly what I booked and what we needed for a night. Clean. The staff was helpful. Parking available.We are satisfied with our stay. We were there when the devastating Kristin hit, we hope Leiria will recover soon and we wish the nice, hospitable people of Leiria good ...

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

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Mercure Fátima

Mercure Fátima

4 out of 5
Rua Conego Manuel Nunes Formigao 4 Ourem Santarém
The price is AU$113 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$113
27 Feb - 28 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fátima. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (496 reviews)
Good room and service was also good

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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Vila Marques in Mira de Aire

Vila Marques in Mira de Aire

Mira de Aire Leiria District
Stay at this holiday home in Porto de Mos. Enjoy private pools, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Mira de Aire Caves and Sensory Ecopark of ...
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Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento

4 out of 5
Rua Comissao de Iniciativa, 13 Leiria
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Leiria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Carlos Joalheiro Lda and Luís de ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (304 reviews)
Modern and clean hotel. The room was very comfortable. We were three plus our little dog. The breakfast was very good. Parking is available. The location is also very good close to the city center and the castle.

Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

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Residenza Dutzu ApartHotel

Residenza Dutzu ApartHotel

3 out of 5
R. Latino Coelho 1 Leiria Leiria
Stay at this aparthotel in Leiria. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fireplace in reception and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Rodrigues Lobo Square ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
The location was great, walked, safety , it would have been nice the leave our stuff there early so we can explore the town. They were hesitant on getting back to us so we could leave our stuff there even though I know the room wasn’t ready. They could at least say yes leave your stuff there . We’ll ...

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

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Popular places to visit

Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains

Explore the great outdoors at Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains, a lovely green space in Porto de Mos. Discover the area's museums and monuments.

Natural Park of Aire and Candeeiros Mountains

Mira de Aire Caves

Explore the great outdoors at Mira de Aire Caves, a lovely green space in Mira de Aire. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its temples.

Mira de Aire Caves

Porto de Mos Castle

Porto de Mos Castle is just one of the places to see in São João Batista, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

Porto de Mos Castle

Grutas de Alvados & Grutas de Santo António

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Grutas de Alvados & Grutas de Santo António during your travels in São Bento. While in this relaxing area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.

Grutas de Alvados & Grutas de Santo António

Battle of Aljubarrota Interpretation Centre

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Battle of Aljubarrota Interpretation Centre during your travels in Calvaria de Cima. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

Battle of Aljubarrota Interpretation Centre

Alcaria Riding Centre

Enjoy an outing to Alcaria Riding Centre during your stay in Alcaria. While you're in the area, find time to visit its temples.

Alcaria Riding Centre

Activities

TUK TUK Tour Lagos Old& New Town& Beaches- Best way to know

Lagos: Old Town, New Town, and Beaches Tuk Tuk Tour

AU$49
per adult
Lagos: Old Town, New Town, and Beaches Tuk Tuk Tour
From Nazaré: Self-Guided Half-Day or Full-Day E-bike Rental

From Nazaré: Self-Guided Half-Day or Full-Day E-bike Rental

AU$51
per adult
From Nazaré: Self-Guided Half-Day or Full-Day E-bike Rental
Sanctuary of Fatima

Lisbon to Fatima/Batalha/Nazare & Obidos guided tour 8pax group

AU$110
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Lisbon to Fatima/Batalha/Nazare & Obidos guided tour 8pax group
Fatima sanctuary

Small-Group Day Trip to Fátima, Nazaré & Óbidos

AU$165
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Small-Group Day Trip to Fátima, Nazaré & Óbidos
Óbidos, Alcobaça, Nazaré & Fátima Full-Day Tour

4 Cities in One Day Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha & Fátima

AU$131
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
4 Cities in One Day Óbidos, Nazaré, Batalha & Fátima
Fátima Private Tour: Shrine| Sacred Path |Shepherds House

Fátima Private Tour: Shrine| Sacred Path |Shepherds House

AU$133
per adult
Fátima Private Tour: Shrine| Sacred Path |Shepherds House
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Cities near Mira de Aire

Mountain gorge with caves and little river from the portuguese touristic site of Olhos de Agua - Alviela - Alcanena

Alcanena