Suniest Beaches

The beaches of São Pedro de Moel
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...

Santa Cruz 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.

São Martinho do Porto's bay
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...

Nazaré beach
Best known seaside resort of the Costa de Prata The main beach of Nazaré lies behind a high cliff, on which Sítio is situated. Because of this, there is less wind at this beach. In high season you...
Most Beautiful Places

Jardim do Cerco
Beautiful gardens with baroque structures In Mafra you can visit the beautiful Cerco gardens. They offer a combination of baroque structures and wonderful gardens and water features. The wide paths...

Grutas Alvados / San Antonio
In these 'brother caves' you can admire thousands of stalactites and stalacmites Although the Santo António caves were discovered in 1955, and the Alvados caves in 1964, they are always mentioned...

Palace of Mafra
Palace is baroque heart of Mafra In Mafra you can visit the Palacio Nacional de Mafra , a beatiful palace and monastry. João V demanded the construction in the 18th century, the profits of gold- and...

Óbidos lagoon
Beautiful lagoon invites you for some activities This vast and natural lagoon is situated between the historic town of Óbidos and the trendy beach resort of Foz de Arelho. The lagoon has a narrow...
Popular Activities
Cycling
Lots of cycling possibilities Although the Portuguese are not very keen cyclists, the number of cycling paths is increasing and the government is working on the promotion of cycling. If you would...
Escape rooms
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....
Scubadiving
Experience the underwater world of the Costa de Prata In the Peniche area there are several diving schools, like Haliotis, JustDive, and AcuaSubOeste. They offer you diving lessons, or a diving trip...
Watersports
Enjoy the Portuguese sea Surfing The Atlantic Ocean is ideal for surfing. Some of the most popular surf beaches are at Nazaré, Baleal and Peniche. You can rent your gear and/or book some lessons at...
Nicest Towns
Sítio
Funicular takes you up A funicular takes you from downtown Nazaré up to Sítio, the higher part of Nazaré. On the large square next to the church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, young and old get...
Fátima
One of the larges pilgrimage places in the world. Whether you're religious or not, this place is absolutely impressive. In the spring of 1917 the 3 shepherds children Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco...
Figueira da Foz
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...
Nazaré
Probably the most well known coastal village of the Costa de Prata Originally Nazaré was a fishing village. Not so very long ago the fishermen used oxes to pull the boats out of the water, helped by...
Best Restaurants
Restaurante Mãe d'Água
This restaurant is close to Buddha Eden , It has a lovely atmosphere, good food and wine, and a friendly staff. A real topper.
Restaurants in Batalha
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...
Restaurante Granada
One of the best restaurants in São Martinho do Porto and region Regularly changing menu and lovely views.
Restaurante Adega do Albertino
A very good and cosy Portuguese restaurant, that has won a number of awards already. Tip: order a 'meio dose' for your main course, because the starters are enormous!