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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 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
The price is S$78 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
S$78
20 Feb - 21 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! (276 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 S$106 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$106
22 Feb - 23 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (498 reviews)
Perfect in every detail

Reviewed on 14 Feb, 2026

Mercure Fátima
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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! (300 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

Eurosol Residence Hotel Apartamento
Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré

Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré

3 out of 5
Avenida Vieira Guimarães n33 CC Nazaré Leiria
Stay at this apartment in Nazaré. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and premium TV channels. Popular attractions Nazaré Beach and Promontório do Sítio are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (24 reviews)
Great location, supermarket next door and one minute to the beach. We stayed in 3B and had a view of the surf over the rooftops. Apartment was very modern and clean. Will stay again.

Reviewed on 15 Jan, 2026

Apartamentos Turísticos da Nazaré
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 ...
9.6/10 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

Residenza Dutzu ApartHotel
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