Alvaiazere

This little municipality in the mountains of central Portugal takes its name from the Arabic for "the falconer," a trace of Moorish history carried into the present. The compact centre has cafés and restaurants within walking distance, and the surrounding highland terrain suits those looking for mountain scenery. The wider Leiria region holds several UNESCO World Heritage sites within reach.

• Nearest water from center1.0 km
• Nearest mountain from center3.4 km
• UNESCO within 50 km4