Suniest Beaches
Peniche's (surf) beaches
Surfers paradise There are many beaches to the north and south of Peniche. Most of these beaches are very popular with surfers because of the superb waves. On this website you can see all beaches....
Praia do Salgado
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...
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...
Most Beautiful Places
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...
Around Nazaré
Endless pine forests, quiet beaches and Roman excavations North of Nazaré and Sítio you can explore endless pine forests and quiet beaches: Praia do Norte, Praia da Légua, Vale Furado. Some beaches...
Grutas da Moeda
The caves of the fox The Grutas da Moeda are in São Mamede, on a distance of about 2 kilometres of Fátima. The caves were discovered in 1971 by 2 hunters who were following a fox. The fox escaped in...
Monastry Alcobaça
The history of the monastry, a lovestory The Real Abadia (royal abbey) de Santa Maria is in many ways the heart of Alcobaça. It all started when King Afons I promised to give some land to saint...
Popular Activities
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...
Spotting Dolphins
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
Indoor Bowling
For that one rainy day In Caldas da Rainha there is a great bowling alley: Bowling Caldas.
Excursions
Enjoy an organised activity Adventure By You offers all kinds of activities and excursions, like dolphin spotting, horseriding on the beach or inland, bicycle tours, or a wine excursion. Tours are...
Nicest Towns
São Martinho do Porto
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...
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...
Óbidos
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...
Peniche
Peniche is full of history The town of Peniche is located on a peninsula. In the Roman ages Peniche was still an island, but over the years coast and island grew together. In the 17th century...
Best Restaurants
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 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.
Restaurante Granada
One of the best restaurants in São Martinho do Porto and region Regularly changing menu and lovely views.
Restaurante Sabores d’Italia
Excellent Italian restaurant, superb dishes and great staff This restaurant is officially the best restaurant in the area.