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Thinking of flying the coop and heading to Northern Lisbon - Leiria for some much-needed "you" time? lastminute.co.nz features a number of fabulous places to stay.

While Marinha Grande is hardly brimming with hotel choices, the Hotel Cristal Marinha is close enough to the CBD to please.

The Hotel Mar & Sol is 7 kilometres from the heart of Marinha Grande. Another alternative is the Challet Fonte Nova, which can be found 25 kilometres away. The Miramar Hotel & Spa and also the Hotel Rural Casa da Nora are two alternative hotel options in Marinha Grande.

The broader Leiria area is certainly well worth visiting also. Check out the castles in Leiria, or simply head off with that someone special and enjoy the region's forests and rivers. Locals and visitors alike in this part of Portugal often enjoy mountain biking.

Everyone knows Australians are pretty laid back, so consider staying a little longer and check out the Obidos Castle and Bom Sucesso Golf Course, in Obidos, 50 kilometres to the south of Marinha Grande. Obidos accommodation options include the Bom Sucesso Resort and Rio do Prado. Or, you could consider staying in Leiria, 13 kilometres to the east of Marinha Grande, where you can pick from the Hotel TRYP Leiria and Lisotel. Whether you're just passing through or staying in Leiria, set aside some time to visit the Leiria Castle and Leiria Cathedral.

Australians are some of the world's greatest sports lovers, so why not indulge with a visit to Estadio Cidade de Coimbra? Reach Estadio Cidade de Coimbra 65 kilometres to the northeast of Marinha Grande. Those wanting to sleep close to the action can take their choice from the Quinta Das Lagrimas or the Tivoli Coimbra.

Situated 110 kilometres away from Marinha Grande is Portela Airport. Stay nearby at the Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon or the Myriad by SANA Hotels.