So many places to visit, so many things to do
The Silver Coast in Portugal, or Costa de Prata, is a stunning stretch of coastal towns on the western side of Portugal, neighbouring the Atlantic Ocean. The region remains largely unknown and therefore untouched by tourism, meaning those who do visit can bask in the extraordinary “silver” sand. The silver Coast have an extraordinary culture and heritage. This region incorporate cities and Villages like Caldas da Rainha, Óbidos, Fátima, Alcobaça,Tomar, Coimbra and the mountain regions of Serra da Estrela.
Read more about the Silver Coast in Portugal and why you should visit.
Beaches
The ocean beach is located in the village of Foz do Arelho and it is recognized for its natural beauty, the quality of the water and sand. On the horizon you can see an enormous and lovely massif known as Gronho. In front you can also see the archipelago of Berlenga. The sandy coast is vast and wide and it blends with the water of the ocean and the Lagoa de Óbidos in various areas, depending on the opening of the mouth of the lagoon.
PRAIA DEL REY AND PRAIA DO BOM SUCESSO
The Praia del Rey beach has an extensive sandy coast with dunes that spreads out for kilometres in both directions. To the left it extends to Baleal and to the right it extends to the Óbidos Lagoon. Once you are there you can find the beach "Praia do Bom Sucesso" that is opposite Foz do Arelho.
PENICHE
Peniche is the furthest western city in Continental Europe. It is on a peninsula with a perimeter of ten kilometres. Pencihe has extensive beaches in the north and south for example, the beaches of Supertubos, Molho Leste and Baleal.
The point furthest west on the Peninsula of Peniche is Cabo Carvoeiro and to its left there is the archipelago of
Berlengas. This archipelago is currently a natural reserve where you can find rare species of flora, birds and fish.
The beach Supertubos is internationally renowned for the great conditions to practise surfing and body boarding. Since 2009 it has been one of the ten events of the surfing World Championship
Tour.
NAZARÉ
What is fascinating about this fishermen town is the row of white houses, the traditional costume, signs of local and cultural aspects and the maritime landscape. The beach of Nazaré is a seaside area and it is one of the most traditional Portuguese fishing towns. Nazaré is great for swimming and sunbathing. On the sand you can still find a few women wearing the traditional costume — seven skirts. They tend to the fish that is all lined up on stakes drying in the sun. Sítio is at the top of the town and this is where you can find
To Visit
Only 5 minutes from Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha is a spa town founded in 15th century. Is the city of arts and wellness with a young population of artists thanks to the Upper School of Arts and Design.
The town has lots of distinguished architecture from the Baroque to Art Nouveau and has a reputation for the unique ceramique. You can not miss to visit the museum and Bordallo Pinheiro factory of ceramic.
To relax and for the children we suggest D. Carlos I Park, with museums, children playgrounds, large ponds, centenary trees, aquatic birds.
If you want to have fresh fruit and Veggie the "Praça da Fruta" is the best market you shoud go.
One of the many advantages of staying in Foz do Arelho is that you’re a stone’s throw from one of Portugal’s most beautiful villages.
One of the greatest pleasures of visiting Óbidos is wandering around its cobbled lanes, especially away from the main thoroughfare that is Rua Direita. Venture along any lane to find tiny whitewashed cottages trimmed with blue and yellow paint, often with low arched doorways or stone ledges and steps that have been there for centuries. Some have been here since the Moorish occupation which ended in the 12th century.
Vist the Medieval Castle and taste a Ginginha a tradicional drink. and check the agenda of the festivals (Medieval, Chocolate, Books; Christmas,..)
Near Obidos the Buddha Eden Garden
Is a beautiful managed garden intended as “a place for reconciliation. Buddha Eden is 35 hectares (86 acres) of natural fields, lakes, manicured gardens, contemporary sculpture…and Buddhist statuary in an area of about 35 hecatres.
Designed and conceived by Comendador José Berardo in response to the destruction of the Giant Bamyan Buddhas, sculpted in the rocks of the valley of Bamyan in central Afghanistan and which had for centuries been a cultural and spiritual reference.
In 2001, in response to this loss he initiated another of his dreams, the creation of an extensive oriental garden in honour of those colossal Buddhas.
It is intended that the Buddha Eden Garden is a place of reconciliation. Without any religious tendency, it opens its doors, to all people of all religion, ethnicity, nationality, sex, age, and socio-cultural background, inviting all to come together, to communicate and meditate, to rest and rediscover happiness. Hopefully people will follow a path contrary to the destruction of humankind and the dissemination of culture.
SANCTUARY OF FATIMA
Located in Cova da Iria and it is one of the most important Marian sanctuaries in the world. In 1917 Jacinta Marto, Francisco Marto and Lúcia dos Santos, also known as the three shepherds, said that they saw six apparitions of Our Lady on the 13th of every month from May to October except in August it occurred on the 19th. During one of these apparitions, Virgin Mary asked them to build a chapel there and today it is the central part of the Sanctuary where the image of Our Lady is kept.
For Children
Escola de Vela da Lagoa (Sailing School)
Situated on the north shore of the beautifull Óbidos lagoon, between Foz do Arelho and Nadadouro villages, the sailing school provides, since 1997, perfect and safe conditions for learning and enjoying Windsurf, Catamaran, Kitesurf, Optimist, Stand UpPaddleboard and Canoeing. Courses, group or private lessons you can choose what best suits your interest.
Only 2 minutes walking from Foz House, the school and surf camp has everything you need – teacher´s accredited by the Portuguese Surf Federation, wetsuits, boards and a van that will take you to the best surf spots. With many years of experience the school teach children from 4 years old and older, and adults of all ages the art of surfing.
Is made up of two components: the Environmental Park and the Cultural Park. Here the public comes into contact with many different kinds of equipment and activities with the aim of creating unique experiences for tourists by recreating the way the monks of the Cistercian Order lived. This complex combines tourist animation with a strong pedagogical attitude towards environmental awareness education.
Interpretation centre of the Battle of Aljubarrota
you learn about the decisive facts of this important episode in Portuguese history. This centre includes an exhibition area, a multimedia show that reconstructs the Battle and the events that lead up to it, temporary exhibition areas and a park with medieval devices.
It is also possible to verify not only where the Portuguese army and French / Spanish armies were in 1385, but also the English archers and the position of the bombards used by the Spanish army and the cavalry of King Juan I.
