Mira de Aire

Mira de Aire (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈmiɾɐ ð(ɨ) ˈajɾɨ]) is a small town in Porto de Mós Municipality, in the district of Leiria, Portugal. The population in 2011 was 3,775,[1] in an area of 15.62 km².[2]

Mira de Aire
Mira de Aire
Location in Portugal
Coordinates: 39.544°N 8.716°W / 39.544; -8.716
Country Portugal
RegionCentro
Intermunic. comm.Região de Leiria
DistrictLeiria
MunicipalityPorto de Mós
Area
  Total15.62 km2 (6.03 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)
  Total3,775
  Density240/km2 (630/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC±00:00 (WET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+01:00 (WEST)

A point of interest is the Natural Park of Serra de Aire e Candeeiros. The area is known for its caves that attract many tourists.

Mira de Aire is located about an hour from Portugal's capital Lisbon.

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