Portugal’s beautiful Silver Coast

The villa is close to several sandy beaches, golf courses, surfschools and towns nearby that are well worth a visit.

Towns to explore:

Lourinhã (7km)

• Dinosaur walking tour
• The Dino Parque is a fun and educational experience for young and old.
• The museu da Lourinhã is a cute museum where you can view all the excavations that have been done in the area
• If you prefer adventure and excitement you can do an escape room, take lessons at one of the surf schools in the area (Ripar Surf school & camp; drop-in surf station; rent a mountain bike and cross the Silvercoast (da Silva bike) or tear around at the small cart track: Dinokart
• Cooperative Cellar of Lourinhã’s Aguardiente. Local winery

Óbidos (38 km)

• Is a medieval fortified town in Portugal. You can walk around the entire city on a very well-preserved fortress wall. Inside the city is a beautiful castle. Just follow one of the idyllic narrow streets and you will get there.
• It is very nice to go on an adventure with your children and imagine yourself in an era of knights and princesses.
• If you are with friends you can do an escape room or relax on a terrace with a traditional “Ginja d’Óbidos”: a Portuguese cherry liqueur that is preferably drunk in a chocolate cup.

Caldas da Rainha (46 km)

This authentic town is located just above Óbidos and has a diverse range of activities and attractions: shopping, a visit to traditional ceramic shops, a walk through Parque dom Carlos I, a trip to one of the museums (Jose Malhoa; ceramics; bicycle), an afternoon at the beach at Praia Foz do Arelho, indoor karting or hiking at Foz do Arelho.

Peniche (26 km)

• If you love a wild ocean, you need to go here on a windy day. You can walk and drive along the coastline and watch the waves kicking in.
• Visit the old ford
• Peniche is famous because of the ocean and the world Surf League Tour (Rip Curl Pro Portugal) & “Supertubos”.
• You can go by boat to Berlenga Isle
• Cape Carvoeiro
• Don’t forget to stop for a good meal with fresh fish like: caldeirada or arroz de marisco

Lissabon (66 km)

Lissabon is a beautiful city with picturesque, winding and narrow streets. It is also the perfect place for wide shopping avenues, squares and fountains. Don’t forget to take a ride on one of the old trams.

If you want a special beauty treatment you need to go to Skinlife. Call them in advance.

Mafra (36 km)

This city is known for its cloister palace, the largest building in Portugal. Worthwile to pay a visit. Its built in the 18^th century.

Beaches

• Praia de Porto Novo
• Praia de Santa Rita
• Praia de Porto Dinheiro
• Praia de Areia Branca
• Praia do Areal Sul
• Santa Cruz