The Top 5 Caves in Leiria
Looking to visit a cave in Leiria on your next adventure? To help you better plan your next outdoor experience, we’ve collected Leiria’s 5
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
best caves for you. Based on the experiences of other users, each is a recommendation you know you can trust — so you can better plan your next adventure.
Last updated: November 1, 2025
Buraco Roto Cave-Necropolis
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The Buraco Roto is a necropolis of singular beauty, hidden in a lush forest of oak, laurel and cork oak trees. In the rainy months, it becomes a natural spectacle, spilling large quantities of water and forming an impressive waterfall.
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Pia da Ovelha Cave
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Pia da Ovelha, point of interest inserted in the PR2 BTL trail
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Cova da Velha
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The Fórnea stream originates here, in the Cova da Velha cave, where a natural spring flows almost all year round. However, due to the limestone soil, the water easily infiltrates, …
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Forno de Orca
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The cave is only visible when the sea is calm and low; on high tide days the sea violently penetrates the cave.
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Grutas de Mira de Aire
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While this was my second visit, I've enjoyed it as much as the first one!
The first gallery of this system of caves was discovered by locals in 1947. Of …
The first gallery of this system of caves was discovered by locals in 1947. Of …
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