Praia de Vieira
| Praia de Vieira | ||||||
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| Region : | Centro | |||||
| Sub-region : | Region of Leiria | |||||
| District : | Leiria | |||||
| Concelho : | Marinha Grande | |||||
| Freguesia : | Vieira de Leiria | |||||
| Coordinates : | 39 ° 52 ′ N , 8 ° 56 ′ W | |||||
Praia de Vieira (also Praia da Vieira ) is a place in the Portuguese municipality ( Freguesia ) of Vieira de Leiria , in the district of Marinha Grande .
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Culture and sights
The place is known for its sandy beach. The river Lis flows into its northern section, bird watching is possible here.
Fishing was traditionally of great importance for the place, but is now only operated as a sideline. A monument erected in the village in 1992 recalls the history of fishing and its importance for Praia de Vieira. There are also replicas of the traditional, colorfully striped wooden houses on the beach.
The local church Igreja da Praia de Vieira , lined with black wood, is a listed building.
economy
In addition to retailers and banks, there are hotel and catering businesses on site, as well as an adventure pool ( Parque Aquático ).
Individual evidence
- ↑ www.avesdeportugal.info , accessed January 18, 2013
- ↑ Prospectus of the municipality (PDF; 2.3 MB), accessed on January 18, 2013
- ↑ www.monumentos.pt , accessed on January 18, 2013