Location. Set on the beachfront, the Cristal Vieira Praia Hotel & Spa is a modern, whitewashed, Mediterranean property, located 20 kilometres from the centre of Leiria and 12 kilometres from San Pedro de Moel. Lisbon Portela International Airport is located 125 kilometres away, approximately 80 minutes by car.
Hotel Features.The hotel houses a full-service health spa with a swimming pool, a gymnasium, a solarium and a range of beauty treatments, including hydro- massage, Shiatsu and algae-based preparations. There is also an outdoor pool, an esplanade with sea views and a hotel bar serving cocktails. Other amenities include a playground, business facilities, free garage parking and laundry services.

The Vieira Praia Hotel houses the modern Riomar restaurant, decorated in neutral tones with white-linen and serving a range of Portuguese and international dishes.

Guestrooms. The 100 guestrooms, over three floors, feature bright modern decor in light tones. All include air conditioning, wireless Internet access, satellite television, direct- dial phones, hair dryers, minibars and safes.

Expert Tip. Leiria, located 20 kilometres from the hotel, is home to a 12th-century Romanesque church, and the 14th-century castle of King John I with its elegant, Gothic galleries affording panoramic views of the town