Parque de Campismo da Praia do Pedrógão

Beaches, beaches and more beaches – settle down on the seafront at Pedrogão beach, a few minutes’ walk from the site, get active with games of beach volleyball or football or take to the waters for swimming or windsurfing. Or hit the scenic coastal path to find more splendid sandy spots; there are heaps to choose from along this stretch of coast. Five minutes’ drive takes you to Vieira for another beach and splashingly good fun on the waterslide at the Mariparque waterpark. Heading inland, it's half an hour's drive to Leiria, where a fine medieval castle overlooks the Lis river and the narrow streets and red-tiled roofs of the historic centre. There are a couple of museums up here worth a look too, including one dedicated to cinema and moving images. Also worth visiting are the medieval monasteries at Batalha and Alcobaça – the latter a UNESCO World Heritage Site. About 45 minutes’ drive away is the Catholic pilgrimage town of Fátima and the Moeda caves, where a guided tour wends its way through underground caverns.