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Municipalities in Leiria

Alcobaça(152)Alvaiázere(30)Ansião(31)Batalha(57)Bombarral(18)Caldas da Rainha(226)Castanheira de Pêra(13)Figueiró dos Vinhos(42)Leiria(1083)Marinha Grande(248)Nazaré(112)Óbidos(58)Pedrógão Grande(64)Peniche(126)Pombal(147)Porto de Mós(57)
Alcobaça(152)Alvaiázere(30)Ansião(31)Batalha(57)Bombarral(18)Caldas da Rainha(226)Castanheira de Pêra(13)Figueiró dos Vinhos(42)Leiria(1083)Marinha Grande(248)Nazaré(112)Óbidos(58)Pedrógão Grande(64)Peniche(126)Pombal(147)Porto de Mós(57)







  • Alcobaça(152)
  • Alvaiázere(30)
  • Ansião(31)
  • Batalha(57)
  • Bombarral(18)
  • Caldas da Rainha(226)
  • Castanheira de Pêra(13)
  • Figueiró dos Vinhos(42)
  • Leiria(1083)
  • Marinha Grande(248)
  • Nazaré(112)
  • Óbidos(58)
  • Pedrógão Grande(64)
  • Peniche(126)
  • Pombal(147)
  • Porto de Mós(57)

Portugal
  • 1665: At the Battle of Ambuíla in northern Angola, a Portuguese force from Luanda under Luís Lopes de Sequeira defeats the army of the Kingdom of Kongo. King António I is killed and beheaded, and the once-powerful kingdom slides into civil war.
  • 1936:The Tarrafal prison camp
    The steamer Luanda lands the first 152 political prisoners at the Tarrafal concentration camp on Santiago island in Cape Verde, among them Marinha Grande strikers and sailors from the September mutiny. The 'camp of slow death' operated until 1954 and again from 1961 to 1974.
    Read moreDictatorship and the Estado Novo, 1926–1974
Elsewhere
  • 1929: 'Black Tuesday' on Wall Street: some 16 million shares change hands as the New York stock market collapses, the crash that ushered in the Great Depression.
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Recent stories

After the storm, the calm: restoring the Valado national forest with the WWF

📍 Leiria🌱 Environment#sustainability+2 more

WWF Portugal is committed to restoring the ecosystem of the Valado dos Frades National Forest in the Nazaré municipality. The intervention on 25 hectares has been ongoing since May.

publico.pt28 Oct

Nazaré's giant waves are back: the 2026/27 Big Wave Challenge is ready to begin

📍 Leiria⚽ Sports🧭 Travel#surfing+3 more
Portugal.frPortugal.fr27 Oct
Nazaré's giant waves are back: the 2026/27 Big Wave Challenge is ready to begin

Dylan Longbottom arrived in Portugal today to produce high-performance surfboards at the Portugal Surf Factory

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture💡 Technology#surf+1 more

Dylan Longbottom has travelled to Portugal to manufacture professional-grade surfboards at the Portugal Surf Factory facility.

SurftotalSurftotal25 Oct
Dylan Longbottom arrived in Portugal today to produce high-performance surfboards at the Portugal Surf Factory

Is this the Best View in Portugal?

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more

Home Portugal Is this the Best View in Portugal? Is this the Best View in Portugal? High above the coast on the massive cliff of Sítio, the view looking down onto the town of Nazaré is nothing short of breathtaking.

The Portugal News24 Oct
Is this the Best View in Portugal?

Theft, drink-driving, and fraud land three men in prison

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#crime-report+2 more

Three men were arrested by the PSP in Nazaré to serve court-ordered prison sentences. One of them ended up paying a debt and was released.

cmjornal.pt22 Oct
Theft, drink-driving, and fraud land three men in prison

Minister acknowledges that judicious investment is needed in the courts

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#legal-reforms+1 more

The Minister of Justice, Rita Alarcão Júdice, acknowledged the need for judicious investment to address the concrete needs of courts throughout the territory. “It is our responsibility to ensure that [magistrates and judicial staff] have the conditions to exercise their functions and that services are the ones most necessary to meet the demands of their mission,” she stated ...

eco.sapo.pt13 Oct
Minister acknowledges that judicious investment is needed in the courts

From security to community relations: the mission of Nazaré's new harbourmaster

📍 Leiria🏛️ Government🏖️ Daily Life#public-safety+1 more

Diana Azevedo, a lieutenant-commander, took office on September 17. She became the second woman to head a captaincy. Speaking to CM, she has already set objectives and says she wants to play a 'proactive' role.

cmjornal.pt12 Oct
From security to community relations: the mission of Nazaré's new harbourmaster

Two injured in brawl in Nazaré

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The GNR made no arrests but proceeded with the identification of one individual.

cmjornal.pt8 Oct
Two injured in brawl in Nazaré

Men fake car collision to scam elderly man in Nazaré

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+2 more

More than 50 cases of the fake accident scam have been recorded in the last month, according to the GNR.

cmjornal.pt8 Oct
Men fake car collision to scam elderly man in Nazaré

Fraudsters fake car damage to steal bank cards

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+2 more

More than 50 people have been deceived in the last month by the fake accident scam.

cmjornal.pt8 Oct
Fraudsters fake car damage to steal bank cards

Grupo Mais negotiates operator for five-star hotel in Nazaré

📍 Leiria🏠 Property🧭 Travel#investment+1 more

Grupo Mais is in negotiations with national and international hotel chains to operate a 100-room five-star hotel currently under construction on the seafront in Nazaré. According to the developer, various operating models are being evaluated, and the choice of partner remains open.

eco.sapo.pt2 Oct
Grupo Mais negotiates operator for five-star hotel in Nazaré

"We felt that disagreeing could have consequences": Nazaré firefighters' protest ends with the president's resignation

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🏛️ Government#public-safety+1 more

Operational staff accuse José Sales of “differentiation between firefighters, pressure, and internal conflicts that ended up pitting people against each other”

cnnportugal.iol.pt30 Sept
"We felt that disagreeing could have consequences": Nazaré firefighters' protest ends with the president's resignation

Woman at sea: Diana Azevedo is the first woman to command the Port of Nazaré

📍 Leiria🏖️ Daily Life#maritime+1 more

At 36 years old, she is the second woman to take command of a port in Portugal. Diana docked in Nazaré accompanied by Barco, the dog that goes everywhere with her.

publico.pt26 Sept

Portugal wins three medals at the World University Beach Sports Championship

📍 Leiria⚽ Sports#beach-sports+1 more

The Portuguese delegation secured three medals during the international university beach sports competition.

CM NazaréCM Nazaré23 Sept
Portugal wins three medals at the World University Beach Sports Championship

Woman's body recovered from the sea in Nazaré

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal🏖️ Daily Life#crime-report+1 more

The body of a woman aged around 50, of unknown identity, was spotted at 2:00 PM by a member of the public at Praia do Norte, in the municipality of Nazaré.

observador.pt21 Sept
Woman's body recovered from the sea in Nazaré

Woman's body found floating at North Beach in Nazaré

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

The alert was raised by a member of the public.

cmjornal.pt21 Sept
Woman's body found floating at North Beach in Nazaré

Centro de Portugal Tourism in Nazaré to bid farewell to Summer.

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism

The Centro de Portugal Tourism board is in Nazaré to mark the end of the summer season.

terranova.ptterranova.pt21 Sept
Centro de Portugal Tourism in Nazaré to bid farewell to Summer.

Turismo Centro de Portugal presents two new campaigns

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more

The regional tourism board for Central Portugal has launched two new promotional initiatives.

Jornal de LeiriaJornal de Leiria20 Sept

Our Lady of Nazaré Day: Fafá de Belém helps build a bridge of faith between Brazil and Portugal

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

The Brazilian singer Fafá de Belém participates in the celebrations of Our Lady of Nazaré, strengthening the cultural and religious ties between the two countries.

SIC Notícias13 Sept

Turismo Centro de Portugal says goodbye to summer in Nazaré with new campaigns and experiences

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more

The Central Portugal Tourism board concludes the summer season in Nazaré by launching new promotional campaigns and tourist experiences.

SAPOSAPO11 Sept
Turismo Centro de Portugal says goodbye to summer in Nazaré with new campaigns and experiences

With Fafá de Belém, Brazilians celebrate Our Lady of Nazareth in Portugal

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture#festivals+2 more

Brazilians celebrate the day of Our Lady of Nazareth (8/09) with a concert by Fafá de Belém. The singer kicked off the 'Encontro das Nazarés' in the fishing village, an event that connects Brazil and Portugal through faith.

publico.pt10 Sept

Woman found dead inside car in Nazaré. PJ investigating

📍 Leiria⚖️ Legal#crime-report+1 more

Forensic procedures are underway at the scene to determine the circumstances of the death

cnnportugal.iol.pt8 Sept
Woman found dead inside car in Nazaré. PJ investigating

Portugal to have new sister-city relationship with a USA

📍 Leiria🏖️ Daily Life🎭 Culture#tourism+1 more
The Portugal News6 Sept

Fafá de Belém creates the 'Encontro das Nazarés', a bridge of faith between Brazil and Portugal

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

Brazilian singer Fafá de Belém is bringing the 'Encontro das Nazarés' project to the Portuguese town of Nazaré, strengthening the cultural and religious ties between Belém do Pará and Nazaré, Portugal, through their shared devotion to Our Lady of Nazaré. The event, which has been held in Brazil for 15 years, will now take place in both cities annually, featuring free concerts and celebrating the strength of women and faith.

dnbrasil.dn.ptdnbrasil.dn.pt5 Sept
Fafá de Belém creates the 'Encontro das Nazarés', a bridge of faith between Brazil and Portugal

“Those who know me from the 'Diretas Já!' campaign know how I vote,” says Fafá de Belém

📍 Leiria🎭 Culture#entertainment+1 more

In September, Fafá de Belém, who turned 70 and is celebrating 50 years of her career, will participate in the celebration of Our Lady of Nazareth in Portugal. Speaking to PÚBLICO Brasil, she also discusses politics and ageism.

publico.pt30 Aug

Clip of Portugal's giant waves misrepresented as Indonesia tsunami

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🎭 Culture#tourism+1 more
AFP Fact CheckAFP Fact Check28 Aug

Clip of Portugal's giant waves misrepresented as Indonesia tsunami

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🎭 Culture#tourism+2 more
Yahoo News UKYahoo News UK28 Aug

Tiree surfer prepares to take on world's biggest waves in Nazaré, Portugal

📍 Leiria🧭 Travel🏖️ Daily Life#tourism+1 more
Yahoo News UKYahoo News UK27 Aug

Swimming ban lifted at Nazaré beach

📍 Leiria🏖️ Daily Life🩺 Health#beach+2 more

The local authority has guaranteed that there is no cause for concern for bathers. The Mayor suspects an error occurred during the water collection or analysis process.

observador.pt21 Aug
Swimming ban lifted at Nazaré beach

Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers

📍 Leiria🏖️ Daily Life🧭 Travel#beaches+1 more

The swimming ban at Nazaré beach has been lifted after fresh water tests showed no cause for concern, just hours after the popular seaside resort was temporarily closed to bathers The post Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers appeared first on Portugal Resident.

portugalresident.com21 Aug
Nazaré beach reopens to swimmers

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