In the past, Foz do Arelho was a fishing community that survived on what the calm waters provided. Their land was used for agriculture, fertilized with collected lime.
Quinta de Nossa Senhora da Guadalupe, known for its importance in renting its land for agriculture, provided great growth to this beautiful place.
Foz do Arelho also quickly became a place to visit due to the importance of the Caldas da Rainha hot springs.
Nowadays, the town of Foz do Arelho is the quintessential outing for Caldensians, a place where everyone “goes for a walk” and a preferred destination in all seasons, each of which has a special charm.

Copied from the Website: Lagoa de Óbidos - Centro de Interpretação

Copied from the Website: Lagoa de Óbidos - Centro de Interpretação

In addition to the beach, another of Foz do Arelho's main attractions is the nightlife, especially in summer, with bars and clubs for all tastes and parties on the beach that generate a large turnout.
If you like good seafood, Foz do Arelho is also the ideal place to attend the Seafood Festival, an event that takes place between the end of May and the beginning of June.
Furthermore, every year, between the end of July and the beginning of August, the Foz do Arelho beach party is celebrated, where music is the main guest.
Nowadays, the town of Foz do Arelho is the quintessential outing for Caldensians, a place where everyone “goes for a walk” and a preferred destination in all seasons, each of which has a special charm.

If most of the fun takes place on the beach or in the Óbidos Lagoon, it is in the center of the town that you will find most of the services. And what you don't find there, you will find in the city of Caldas da Rainha.
You will certainly agree that Foz do Arelho is a must-visit place and that you are eager to come visit!

Foz do Arelho is a Portuguese village next to the Atlantic sea and the restaurants tend to offer the most natural things around here, fresh fish and the best seafood!
In addition to the good food, the beautiful landscapes are the best option for a good meal!
The town of Foz do Arelho offers you a wide range of choices that you can make while planning your visit.
If you are thinking of spending the night here, you just have to bear in mind the fact that this choice always decreases in high season, in summer.
Still, Foz do Arelho has enough Hotels, Hostels, Surfcamps and Local Accommodation units to suit all tastes.
If you want, you can also opt for the campsite at the entrance to the town or you can stay overnight with a unique view over the Óbidos Lagoon at the motorhome park, which is next to the lagoon and the beach.
Furthermore, in spring and summer it is possible to cross the Óbidos Lagoon by boat.
Even if you don't find availability anywhere, there's always Caldas, the trip is short and there's a lot on offer in terms of quantity and quality!

The beach is one of the great assets of Foz do Arelho, being a holiday destination for tourists from all over the world, who seek, on this beach bathed by the Atlantic, the convergence between sea and countryside, the beautiful landscapes and the tranquility that characterize the region.
During the bathing season, there are a wide variety of events that help to make the beach a more dynamic place that is not limited to just the sun, sand and sea.
The majestic Óbidos Lagoon constitutes the most extensive lagoon system in the country, a privileged habitat for an intense and diverse fauna and flora.
Various aquatic and migratory birds can be observed in the lagoon, which is also rich in fish and bivalve molluscs.
Among many other things you can do in Óbidos Lagoon is bird watching, some of which are rare species, and the best times to do so are autumn and winter.
This natural wetland area, approximately six kilometers long and no more than one kilometer wide, is said by experts to be the best place for observing water birds between the mouth of the Mondego and the Tagus Estuary.
In addition, you also have fishing, which for some is nothing more or less than work, for others it is sport or just a hobby to relax after an intense day of work or during the weekend break.

Foz do Arelho offers countless sporting activities throughout the year, activities that have water in common, whether on the beach or in the lagoon.
The Lagoon makes it possible to practice almost all water sports.
Here you can do everything from Catamaran, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing, kitesurfing, jetskiing, water skiing or even stand up paddleboarding or surfing, it's all a matter of taste, choice or style. !
For fishing lovers, the open area of ​​Foz do Arelho, where the waters of the Lagoon join those of the Atlantic, is considered one of the best fishing spots in Portugal.
Species such as sea bass, sole, plaice, brill, sea bream, poplar, mullet, and other species such as clams, cockles, mussels, shrimp, octopus, eel, and green crab, They are the guarantee that you will be able to feast big if the fishing day goes well.
In addition to all this, we also have Resorts on the Silver Coast, where you can practice golf on different golf courses for this purpose.

In fact, the West has a number of fantastic places that are worth your visit, the cities of Peniche and Alcobaça and the towns of Nazaré or Óbidos.
All of these locations mix several components that can facilitate your choices: History, Heritage, Gastronomy, Culture and Nature.

In Foz do Arelho we have a great attraction, which are the cliffs and the landscape is nothing less than the Atlantic in all its splendor. The vegetation surrounding the paths created by the wooden walkways allows close contact with biodiversity, but with the safety and comfort that was not possible until now.
If we have a clear and warm day, in addition to the natural beauty we will be able to see the Berlengas Archipelago on the horizon, and even see the Duque de Bragança Lighthouse.
Take the opportunity to stroll along the approximately 800 meters of trails, where nature is your company and the Atlantic is the backdrop.
This is also a privileged stage to watch the sunset in the company of those you love most and record the moment for posterity.
Penedo Furado is a rock formation that can be found on the road that “tears” the landscape from Lagoa de Óbidos to the parish of Nadadouro, it is peculiar in its “arch” shape and arrived in this way due to erosion by wind and water. rain. Nowadays, the natural element is protected as it is in danger of falling.
A good option is to use a bicycle or mountain bike, or if you don't bring one with you, you can easily rent one during your stay in our region, to discover the beauty of this beautiful 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.

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.

Foz do Arelho has:

Blue flag;

Beach guarded during the bathing season;

Awning rental;

Bathrooms with shower;

A vast parking lot;

A beachfront full of bars and restaurants with terraces;

The average water temperature in summer is 17-18 ºC.

Foz do Arelho has:

Blue flag;

Beach guarded during the bathing season;

Awning rental;

Bathrooms with shower;

A vast parking lot;

A beachfront full of bars and restaurants with terraces;

The average water temperature in summer is 17-18 ºC.

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

UBER / TAXI

https://www.uber.com