"How good it is to live near the Sea!"

The Silver Coast, a region in the West of Portugal, is privileged in several aspects, one of which is its wonderful seafront, where exceptional beaches with delicate sand, cliffs and places of rare beauty delight visitors.

A region with many colors: the green of the vineyards, the blue of the sea and the golden sand of the beaches. It is a territory full of intense light where the coast and the countryside make a special double pair to offer a pleasant climate throughout the year.
Some of the beaches that are part of it are Óbidos lagoon and Foz do Arelho beach, Lapinha and Rio Cortiço beaches in Bom Sucesso, Salir do Porto and S. Martinho do Porto beach.
In the Peniche area, we have Baleal, Consolação beach, El Rey beach with a spectacular 18-hour golf course, one of the best in the country with views over the sea.
Also in Peniche we have Medão or Supertubos beach, Gamboa beach, São Marcos beach, Molhe Leste beach, Portinho da Areia beach, Quebrado beach, Cova de Alfarroba beach, de Dunas, Cebolas beach and Pedras Many beach.
Then we also have the Berlengas Archipelago, with its beach and São Bernardino beach in Atouguia da Baleia.

Close to the lagoon, the beach at Foz do Arelho is a place where nature offers us exceptional therapeutic qualities and a vast expanse. Surf lovers usually practice on this beach.

To the south, the beaches of Lapinha and Rio Cortiço, in Bom Sucesso, are also exceptional places to spend the summer.

El Rey beach opens up into a vast stretch, the skill of men combined with nature allows the creation of a modern station

 with a spectacular 18-hour golf course, one of the best in the country overlooking the sea.

Foz do Arelho e Bom Sucesso

Salir do Porto is formed by dunes over 50 meters high. It is just a few kilometers from the bustling seaside resort of São Martinho do Porto and 5 km from the city of Caldas da Rainha.

The beach is large and provides a lovely place to walk and swim.

The views from Salir do Porto are magnificent. A place well worth visiting!

Salir do Porto e São Martinho do Porto

The bay between Baleal and Peniche is beautiful. To the north, Lagide beach is the ideal place for surfing and body boarding all year round.

To the south, Baleal Beach has a vast expanse of calm waters and has a surf school, tennis courts, swimming pools, nightclubs and an equestrian centre.

The Berlengas Islands have an incredible natural landscape, with calm and crystalline waters and, for this reason, diving is one of the most popular sports activities.

On the island you can also visit the 17th-century fortress of S. João Baptista, a jewel of Portuguese military architecture. The Berlengas archipelago, a natural reserve, is served by several companies that make the connection between the islands and Peniche.

Baleal e Berlengas

For nature lovers, pedestrian routes are prepared and signposted in accordance with European rules and also with a total length of 120 km, between Salir do Porto and the Protected Landscape area in Serra de Montejunto. In Paúl de Tornada, or in the Natural Reserve of Ilha das Berlengas (the only maritime reserve in the country), or in Serra do Socorro, speleological and mountaineering lovers can have fun. On the other hand, Lagoa de Óbidos offers excellent conditions for the active practice of water sports.

Some attractions in the Region include the gastronomy of the Sea with excellent restaurants, nurseries in Peniche and Lourinhã and the gastronomic influence of the convent is evident in the "trouxa de ovo" and "cavacas" from Caldas da Rainha, pies from Torres Vedras and cakes from Landal, Painho and Rio Maior; In handicrafts, we can highlight ceramics by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro, from Caldas da Rainha, and bobbin lace from Peniche.

This region, also known as “Oeste”, is today a new enthusiastic future destination for Golf and also one of the largest wine-growing areas in Portugal and in the World.

Come and visit Western Europe, the Silver Coast of Portugal.

The Lagoon allows the practice of almost all water sports.

Between Catamaran, Paddle, Sailing or Surfing,

you can try it in several places in the West, and enjoy nature.

From Lagoa, passing through the beautiful Bay of São Martinho or the Waves of Peniche,

on any of these sites

you can practice your favorite sport.

"If you don't know where to start, we suggest the Lagoa Sailing School,

 which has established itself over the last 20 years as an ideal space

to relax and leave the worries of everyday life behind."

In Foz do Arelho, in addition to nautical activities, you can also enjoy the view

walking along the wooden walkways.

With a length of approximately 800 meters, in addition to doing a little physical exercise,

you can enjoy the wonderful views.

It is located in a peaceful environment surrounded by nature.

Another option is to use the bicycle or mountain bike, or if you don't bring it with you

you can easily rent one

during your stay in our region.

In Foz do Arelho, in addition to nautical activities, you can also enjoy the view

walking along the wooden walkways.

With a length of approximately 800 meters, in addition to doing a little physical exercise,

you can enjoy the wonderful views.

It is located in a peaceful environment surrounded by nature.

Another option is to use the bicycle or mountain bike, or if you don't bring it with you

you can easily rent one

during your stay in our region.

Wide strip of sand and deep blue sea. An enchanted island with an ancient fortress. Fragrant orchards and large purple vineyards. A pond surrounded by pine trees, which look like a liquid mirror. Smooth hills. City walls that surround the white houses of the medieval village of Óbidos. History Pages on Monuments and Museums. A very rich gastronomy, with numerous fish and seafood dishes.

The Silver Coast Region offers sunny holidays and delicious weekends, where life has a different flavor.

Resorts of golf on the Silver Coast:

Praia D'El Rey Golf & Beach Resort                                            Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort

Vale de Janelas                                                                               Cabeço da Serra                                                             
2514-999 Óbidos                                                                             2510-665 Vau Óbidos                                               
t: +351 262 905 005                                                                         t: +351 262 965 220                                                

CampoReal Golf Resort & SPA                                                    West Cliffs                        
Estrada Municipal, 619 - 1                                                              Estrada do Rio Cortiço, 4                                         
2565 - 779 Torres Vedras                                                               2510-665 VAU - Óbidos                                          
t: +351 261 950 200                                                                        t: + 351 262 249 880

Portugal is just a two hour flight from some airports such as Paris, London and Madrid.

The Silver Coast and the West Zone of Portugal is less than an hour from Lisbon and approximately 2 hours from Porto;

This area of ​​Portugal is served by a quality road infrastructure that allows it to be easily accessed by several motorways, namely:

- A8 - West Zone connection for those coming from Leiria or Lisbon

- A15 - Connection from the A1 to the A8 - accesses from Santarém and Rio Maior

- IP6 - Connection from the A8 to Peniche

To move around our country, there are several alternatives that you can use.

We leave here an idea of ​​the various existing means, as well as the amounts that can be requested.

BUS

The area is well supported by the services of the express network

http://www.rede-expressos.pt

TRAIN

The West Line serves this zone

More information at: http://www.cp.pt

The West Line serves this zone

More information at: http://www.cp.pt

UBER / TAXI

https://www.uber.com

We have put some information here on the Silver Coast advice, we hope this is useful.

Alcobaça: Just 100 km north of Lisbon, the small town of Alcobaça is a charming tourist center. Everyone surrenders to the magnificent Monastery of Santa Maria de Alcobaça, dating from the 12th century, one of the memorable UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal.

São Martinho do Porto: It is a nice village in a beautiful and calm bay. This bay is a shell-shaped lagoon. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by a small pass between the hills.

Batalha: A small town in the middle of the hills of the Leiria area, Batalha became just a place of importance for the construction of its magnificent monastery, now honored with the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Bombarral: The municipality of Bombarral has several other districts as geographical boundaries: North of Óbidos, East of Caldas da Rainha, Southeast and South of Cadaval and Southwest of Lourinhã. Agricultural activity is an integral part of the ancestors who live in this territory.

Cadaval: Wine production is extremely important for the economy of the district, showing its importance in the territory over the years. Vast areas of vineyards that run along the slopes of the Maciço de Montejunto make up the rural landscape.

Caldas da Rainha: It is a spa town, founded at the end of the 15th century by Queen D. Leonor. The tourist offer is also constituted by the beautiful beach of Foz do Arelho, located at the confluence of Lagoa de Óbidos with the sea.

Lourinhã: Coastal municipality in the West region, with around 18 km of coastline, stunning landscapes spread over the countryside and the beach, in a subtle balance of colors and shapes, where excellent viewpoints are located.

Óbidos: It is the classic Portuguese fortified city and is one of the most picturesque places in Portugal. Óbidos radiates Portuguese charm, from the narrow cobbled streets, the picturesque houses, to the imposing medieval castle, which formerly guarded the region.

Peniche: Peniche and the sea are inseparable. It is one of the largest traditional fishing ports in Portugal and an important Atlantic center for maritime-tourist activities.

Bacalhôa Buddha Eden: Garden of peace, Garden of Buddhas, Garden of Eden, Garden Buddha Eden or Jardim do Bombarral…. Bacalhôa Buddha Eden has been called by several names. It is the largest Oriental Garden in Europe and is definitely worth a visit!

Dino Park: Dino Park is an open-air museum set in an area of ​​10 hectares, including 4 routes corresponding to some of the most important periods in the history of the earth. Along these routes, visitors can observe more than 120 models of dinosaurs and other animals in full scale.

Mira d'Aire Caves: With an extension of 600 meters, these caves are the largest tourist caves in the country. The play of lights that illuminate the Caves only enhances their charm.

José Malhoa Museum: When visiting Caldas da Rainha, don't miss the José Malhoa Museum located inside the Dom Carlos I park. It has a vast collection of works by some of our best artists, in addition to the room reserved for works by José Malhoa There are also numerous works by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro and Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro, among other great names in Portuguese art.

Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro House Museum: The museum area of ​​the factory was created in 1984 with the aim of organizing and making known the work of Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro and the estate of his factory.

Elevador da Nazaré: It is a funicular located in Nazaré.

São Martinho do Porto Elevator: It is a glass-enclosed structure that stops at a viewpoint overlooking the Bay.