Not yet spoiled by mass tourism

Not yet spoiled by mass tourism

You'll find here what the Algarve is missing

You'll find here what the Algarve is missing

The beach resorts are still authentic

The beach resorts are still authentic

You can reach it from Lisbon in no-time

You can reach it from Lisbon in no-time

The weather is nice, all year round

The weather is nice, all year round

Costa de Prata

The Heart­warming Silver Coast of Portugal


Full of Sun, Sea and Portuguese Culture

In less than an hour of Lisbon, you'll find the fascinating Costa de Prata.
A wonderful area to spend your holiday!

  • Find all there is to do by using the Menu or the Tips below
  • Why not take a look at the Agenda, for everything that is on now or in the near future
  • Or read the latest Blogs about everyday and special events at the Silver Coast
  • Find your perfect HHoliday rental, Lodge tent or B&B

See you soon, até breve, at the Costa de Prata!

 

20 Tips to See and Do at the Silver Coast


Suniest Beaches

Sun space all around In the Torres Vedras there are several beaches, like Praia Azul, Santa Rita and Santa Cruz. On this page you can find more information.

Versatile seaside resort close to Leiria São Pedro de Moel is a small sea resort, at about 20 kilometers from Leiria. The Portuguese people like to spend time on the beaches of this village. Also...

Place to be São Martinho do Porto has always been ‘the place to be’ voor people from cities like Lisbon. Because of the specific location of the bay, the beach and the sea are accessible for...

Tranquil beach Salgado beach is a vast beach located between São Martinho do Porto and Nazaré. Usually the sea is fairly rough, and the beach can be quite steep, so it's not the most suitable beach...

Most Beautiful Places

In Coimbra you can visit Portugal dos Pequenitos , or Portugal for the Little Ones. It is a recreational-educational park intended primarily for children. The park has thematic areas, like...

Culturally very rich area where you can easily spend a whole day On the 'edge' of the Costa de Prata you can find one of the most de meest interesting places of Portugal. Palácio Nacional de Sintra...

Caldas da Rainha has a history of the artisanal and industrial production of ceramics. The colourful azulejos (tiles) are a good example. The history of ceramics in this town is also the 'raw...

Artisanal salt production from underground source The Salinas, or salt pans, are 3 kilometers from Rio Maior, ate the base of the Serras de Aire e de Candeeiros. Salt is still being produced today,...

Popular Activities

Go karting Do you want to do some laps on the track, and relax on the beach after that? That’s also possible at the Costa de Prata! There is an outdoor track near Lourinhã, Bombarral, Batalha, and...

Escape rooms Popular all over the world! Also on the Costa de Prata you can enjoy the mysteries of an escape room. At the moment there are 3 in the region, surely there will be more in the future....

Exploring the area by horse For riding lessons or hacks you can contact: - CEIA (Centro Equestre Internacional de Alfeizerão) - Centro Hípico de Alcaria , in de Serra de Aire e de Candeeiros

Observe dolphins with your own eyes Both from Nazaré as from Peniche, boat trips are organised to see the dolphins. There are several agents. Such as: Nazaré Waterfun Atlantis Waterfun

Nicest Towns

Friendly village at a beautiful and calm bay São Martinho do Porto is a friendly village overlooking a famous shell shaped bay with a very narrow entrance from the sea. Because of this the water in...

Picturesque fortified town continues to fascinate South of Caldas da Rainha, is the town of Óbidos. Óbidos is a fortified town located on top of a hill, and still encircled by high walls. Once the...

In Conímbriga one of the largest Roman settlements of Portugal was found, and therefore declared National Monument. The remains are of a very good quality. You can see an aquaduct of about 3...

One of Portugal's major seaside resorts Figueira da Foz is a lively and cosmopolitan seaside resort at the mouth of the Mondego River, it’s main asset is its wide and extensive sandy beach. The...

Best Restaurants

Excellent Italian restaurant, superb dishes and great staff This restaurant is officially the best restaurant in the area.

Cosy restaurant high above Alcobaça. Great location, cosy restaurant, friendly staff. And the food is amazing! The restaurant is quite popular, so it's a good idea to book a table.

For the tastiest pizzas and pasta View on the bay, good food, friendly service.

Some nice and very good restaurants: from pizza to a culinary night out Close to the monastry of Batlha you find several Pastelarias where you can have a coffee and enjoy the Portuguese 'doces', but...