Portuguese Silver Coast treasures
Favorite beaches
While the first two beaches are within walking distance of the villa, the other suggestions are a short drive away ranging from 10-30min.
Only a short 10 min walk from the villa, this beach is renowned for its golden dune which is the highest in Portugal. It is popular with families and sand surfing amateurs.
Praia de Salir do Porto
50 R. Dom FernandoOnly a short 10 min walk from the villa, this beach is renowned for its golden dune which is the highest in Portugal. It is popular with families and sand surfing amateurs.
You can walk to this beach on the other side of the bay from our local beach, Praia de Salir Do Porto.
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Praia de São Martinho do Porto
Marginal de AlcobaçaYou can walk to this beach on the other side of the bay from our local beach, Praia de Salir Do Porto.
Praia Foz do Arelho
Another wonderful beach with a lovely boardwalk and SkySchool for parasailing and paragliding
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Praia do Bom Sucesso
Another wonderful beach with a lovely boardwalk and SkySchool for parasailing and paragliding
A golden beach with a vast stretch of sand situated on the foothill of the Mangues Mountain. If you are into paragliding, there is a school that organizes paraglider and hang glider flights from the top of the mountain.
Praia do Salgado
A golden beach with a vast stretch of sand situated on the foothill of the Mangues Mountain. If you are into paragliding, there is a school that organizes paraglider and hang glider flights from the top of the mountain.
Most people visit Nazare for the beach, but there are many unique sights that can easily fill a day of sightseeing in the historical fishing village and the Sítio headland. Within the town are pretty, cobbled back streets, traditional beach shops and a promenade leading down to the fishing harbour. A funicular railway connects the town to the Sítio district, boasting some pretty fantastic views of the Atlantic ocean and Nazare’s world famous beaches.
At the western tip of the Sítio headland is the Farol da Nazare lighthouse and the Miguel Arcanjo Fort. This area is all about extreme surfing and the Praia do Norte waves. Inside the fort you will find informative exhibits about the surfing culture of the region, and including surfboards and pictures of the extreme surfing.
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Nazare paplūdimys
87 Avenida Manuel RemígioMost people visit Nazare for the beach, but there are many unique sights that can easily fill a day of sightseeing in the historical fishing village and the Sítio headland. Within the town are pretty, cobbled back streets, traditional beach shops and a promenade leading down to the fishing harbour. A funicular railway connects the town to the Sítio district, boasting some pretty fantastic views of the Atlantic ocean and Nazare’s world famous beaches.
At the western tip of the Sítio headland is the Farol da Nazare lighthouse and the Miguel Arcanjo Fort. This area is all about extreme surfing and the Praia do Norte waves. Inside the fort you will find informative exhibits about the surfing culture of the region, and including surfboards and pictures of the extreme surfing.
Just a short 30 min drive from the villa and north of Nazare, there are so many more beaches to explore. If you are into walking, this Boardwalk is offers some stunning views of the ocean and nature.
Paredes Panoramic Boardwalk
Just a short 30 min drive from the villa and north of Nazare, there are so many more beaches to explore. If you are into walking, this Boardwalk is offers some stunning views of the ocean and nature.
Historic towns
Below are some perfect day-trip suggestions for exploring the region’s rich history, architecture and culture.
The romantic medieval town of Obidos was a gift from King Denis of Portugal to his queen on their wedding day in 1282. It is perfect for a day out and only a 15-20min drive from the villa.
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Óbidos Municipality
The romantic medieval town of Obidos was a gift from King Denis of Portugal to his queen on their wedding day in 1282. It is perfect for a day out and only a 15-20min drive from the villa.
Home to the world-famous Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage. One of the most popular things to see inside are the tombs of King Pedro I and his mistress, Inês de Castro, who was assassinated in 1355. I love also enjoying lunch or afternoon coffee with convent pastries in one of the restaurants/cafes in the lovely square in front of the monastery.
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Alcobaça
Home to the world-famous Monastery of Alcobaça, a UNESCO World Heritage. One of the most popular things to see inside are the tombs of King Pedro I and his mistress, Inês de Castro, who was assassinated in 1355. I love also enjoying lunch or afternoon coffee with convent pastries in one of the restaurants/cafes in the lovely square in front of the monastery.
Leiria is home to one of the prettiest castles with a lovely garden within its impressive walls and a ruined 12th century church, the Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Pena as well as the Paços Reais (Royal Palace).
The arched loggia has great views over the city and surrounding countryside. The loggia was used for royal receptions in days gone by.
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Leiria
Leiria is home to one of the prettiest castles with a lovely garden within its impressive walls and a ruined 12th century church, the Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Pena as well as the Paços Reais (Royal Palace).
The arched loggia has great views over the city and surrounding countryside. The loggia was used for royal receptions in days gone by.
The stunning Batalha Monastery, Ponte da Boutaca, and Museu da Comunidade Conselhia da Batalha make this charming little town well worth a visit.
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Batalios vienuolynas
Largo Infante Dom HenriqueThe stunning Batalha Monastery, Ponte da Boutaca, and Museu da Comunidade Conselhia da Batalha make this charming little town well worth a visit.
Aveiro is commonly known as the little Venice of Portugal.
It's distinguished by its canals navigated by colorful boats (barcos moliceiros), traditionally used to harvest seaweed. Not far from its core, known for art nouveau buildings, is the Cathedral of Aveiro, with its prominent bell tower. The Museu de Aveiro, housed in a former convent, has a lavish tomb made of marble.
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Aveiro
Aveiro is commonly known as the little Venice of Portugal.
It's distinguished by its canals navigated by colorful boats (barcos moliceiros), traditionally used to harvest seaweed. Not far from its core, known for art nouveau buildings, is the Cathedral of Aveiro, with its prominent bell tower. The Museu de Aveiro, housed in a former convent, has a lavish tomb made of marble.
Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha.
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Coimbra
Coimbra, a riverfront city in central Portugal and the country’s former capital, is home to a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha.
The historic area of Peniche, including the harbour and fort, takes around half a day to explore and if you want to wish to visit the amazing Berlengas islands you will need a full day and take the ferry there and back.
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Peniche, Portugal
The historic area of Peniche, including the harbour and fort, takes around half a day to explore and if you want to wish to visit the amazing Berlengas islands you will need a full day and take the ferry there and back.
Sightseeing
Not something you’d expect to see in Portugal, but this is a spectacular garden with lots of large size Asian and African themed sculptures, and many walking paths to explore. It belongs to Quinta da Bacalhôa, which also has a restaurant and their own wine shop.
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Bakalhoa Budos Edenas
Not something you’d expect to see in Portugal, but this is a spectacular garden with lots of large size Asian and African themed sculptures, and many walking paths to explore. It belongs to Quinta da Bacalhôa, which also has a restaurant and their own wine shop.
medieval fair recreates the Middle Ages in Óbidos for about one month every July. Knights and fortune tellers stand around the large terrace behind the castle, and there are theater performances and concerts of medieval music on a big stage.
Mercado Medieval de Óbidos
3 R. dos Arrifesmedieval fair recreates the Middle Ages in Óbidos for about one month every July. Knights and fortune tellers stand around the large terrace behind the castle, and there are theater performances and concerts of medieval music on a big stage.
Dom Karlo I parkas
37 R. de CamõesBordallo Pinhero was a Portuguese artist known for his illustration, caricatures, sculpture, and ceramics designs. In 1885, he founded a ceramics factory in Caldas da Rainha, where he created many of the pottery designs for which this city is known.
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Bordallo Pinheiro
28 R. António OliveiraBordallo Pinhero was a Portuguese artist known for his illustration, caricatures, sculpture, and ceramics designs. In 1885, he founded a ceramics factory in Caldas da Rainha, where he created many of the pottery designs for which this city is known.
Food scene
Hands down, the best (and my favourite) seafood restaurant in the area. Book ahead for a table
Nova Caravela
25D Rua Cândido dos ReisHands down, the best (and my favourite) seafood restaurant in the area. Book ahead for a table
This is as local as it gets! A very traditional Portuguese taverna which gets especially busy on weekends, so booking is recommended.
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Nascer Do Sol-Restaurante E Snack-Bar, Unipessoal Lda.
This is as local as it gets! A very traditional Portuguese taverna which gets especially busy on weekends, so booking is recommended.
Fresh seafood and traditional Portuguese meat dishes, wonderful views of the São Martino do Porto bay, and reasonable prices.
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Restaurante Ó Da Casa
s/n Av. MarginalFresh seafood and traditional Portuguese meat dishes, wonderful views of the São Martino do Porto bay, and reasonable prices.
A great spot for enjoying delicious homemade burgers and fries, fresh lemonade, cold beer, a glass of Vinho Verde or a pitcher of sangria, while watching some of the most stunning sunsets over the ocean and the lagoon.
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Café Ala Norte
Avenida do MarA great spot for enjoying delicious homemade burgers and fries, fresh lemonade, cold beer, a glass of Vinho Verde or a pitcher of sangria, while watching some of the most stunning sunsets over the ocean and the lagoon.
The freshest seafood you can imagine as the restaurant has its own boat. Outdoor seating on the harbor wall. Always check opening times and book ahead
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Pesca no Prato
29 R. Cândido dos ReisThe freshest seafood you can imagine as the restaurant has its own boat. Outdoor seating on the harbor wall. Always check opening times and book ahead
Food shopping and supermarkets
The grocery at the centre of Salir do Porto village (within 5 min walk) is well stocked including fresh bread, cheese, local produce, wine, beer and soft drinks.
Minimercado Graciete
6 Largo 25 AbrilThe grocery at the centre of Salir do Porto village (within 5 min walk) is well stocked including fresh bread, cheese, local produce, wine, beer and soft drinks.
Nice place to meet local people and buy fresh fish and local produce. Opens every day (except Mondays) from 8am - 1pm.
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Mercado da Vila
Rua Doutor Rafael Gagliardini GraçaNice place to meet local people and buy fresh fish and local produce. Opens every day (except Mondays) from 8am - 1pm.
A short 10-15 min drive, this top quality supermarket offers everything you may need for a long stay, including a great organic line of products, fresh fish and high-quality meat and vegetables, a wide selection of local and international wines and cheeses, etc.
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Modelo Continente Caldas da Rainha
Rua Doutor Bernardino António Carvalho ParganaA short 10-15 min drive, this top quality supermarket offers everything you may need for a long stay, including a great organic line of products, fresh fish and high-quality meat and vegetables, a wide selection of local and international wines and cheeses, etc.
A short 10min drive, this top quality supermarket has just been refurbished and offers everything you need in terms of fresh fish, high-quality meat and vegetables, a wide selection of local and international wines and cheeses, a considerable line of organic products, etc.
Pingo Doce Caldas da Rainha - Estrada da Tornada
A short 10min drive, this top quality supermarket has just been refurbished and offers everything you need in terms of fresh fish, high-quality meat and vegetables, a wide selection of local and international wines and cheeses, a considerable line of organic products, etc.
Sports
Óbidos Lagoon Sail School
Rua Engenheiro Luís de Paiva e SousaEscola de Surf de Peniche
Travessa do Salva - Vidas