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Silver Coast

Located just an hour north of Lisbon, the Silver Coast is home to some of Portugal’s most popular beaches and authentic villages. It is also one of Portugal's best places to buy a home or invest in real estate!

Offering a mix of breathtakingly beautiful beaches, vast stretches of green countryside, traditional Portuguese villages and several world-famous historical sites, the Silver Coast of Portugal stretches along an incredible coastline over 80 km long.
 
From north to south, this region — also known as "The Real Portugal— boasts several famous beaches and tourist hotspots, but also lesser-known gems and quaint little villages that don’t appear on tourist guides, making it ideal for all tastes and lifestyles.

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São Martinho do Porto  •    Salir do Porto   •    Foz do Arelho   •    Nazaré    •    Salgado   •    Alcobaça   •    Caldas da Rainha   •    São Pedro de Moel   •   Vale Furado    •    Óbidos

São Martinho do Porto

Known as Portugal's Best Family Beach, Sao Martinho do Porto is famous for its shell-shaped bay and family-friendly atmosphere.

It's also home to our head office in Portugal, right in front of the bay! 

Sao Martinho do Porto Bay

In the past, the calm waters of São Martinho do Porto Bay were home to shipbuilders who crafted Portugal's famous caravels, used during the Age of Discoveries. Today, it is a playground for beach lovers of all ages who enjoy the laid-back lifestyle and natural beauty of the bay.

  • Sunset on the beach of Sao Martinho do Porto in Portugal
  • Traditional Portuguese dish of clams
  • Beachfront in Sao Martinho do Porto - Portugal
  • Traditional cloth beach tents in Sao Martinho do Porto - Portugal
  • Fishing boat in Sao Martinho do Porto - Portugal
  • Traditional stripped beach tents in Sao Martinho do Porto - Portugal
  • Woman sitting on a beach chair and reading on the pier of Sao Martinho do Porto - Portugal

    Salir do Porto

    On the southern shore of São Martinho do Porto Bay, the beachfront village of Salir do Porto offers plenty of opportunities to enjoy the natural landscape and community life.

    Home to Portugal's highest sand dunes, here you will also find a fabulous wooden walkway around the bay, which is perfect for walking your pet, exercising or simply enjoying the view! 

    Wooden walkways that connect Salir do Porto do Sao Martinho do Porto

    Foz do Arelho

    Foz do Arelho is a paradise for surf and other water sports, a wonder of nature where the Atlantic meets Óbidos Lagoon. Here, seafront cafes and restaurants are a meeting point for families and friends who enjoy al fresco dining or watching the sunset over the ocean! 

    The lagoon side of Foz do Arelho Beach is ideal for paddleboarding, kayaking, kitesurfing and swimming, with calm waters where children can play safely by the shore. It's also a very popular spot for birdwatching, cycling and hiking surrounded by nature. 

    This traditional Portuguese village by the sea also offers all the services needed for your daily life, as well as traditional Portuguese restaurants serving the freshest local seafood and fish!

    • Foz do Arelho beach in Portugal
    • Northern shore of Foz do Arelho beach in Portugal
    • Obidos Lagoon in Portugal
    • Cycling along Obidos Lagoon in Portugal
    • Wooden walkways of Foz do Arelho beach in Portugal
    • Restaurant on the sand of Foz do Arelho beach in Portugal

      Nazaré

      Nazare giant wave surfers in Portugal

      The Silver Coast is also home to several world-famous beaches, ancient fishing villages and the world’s biggest waves ever surfed. At Praia do Norte, Nazaré's famous North Canyon is responsible for generating waves that can reach over 30 metres high!

      The best time of the year to see Nazaré’s giant waves is between October and March when surfers from all over the world gather on the slopes next to the lighthouse to see the world’s most famous big wave surfers.

      However, think again if you believe there is nothing to see here during the off-season! 

      Traditional seven skirts of the women of Nazare beach in Portugal

      Besides Nazaré Beach, one of the Silver Coast's most popular, Nazaré also boasts a vast offer of restaurants, cultural events and local traditions that make this ancient fishing village truly unique.

      • Traditional wooden boats on Nazare beach in Portugal
      • Aerial view of Nazare beach and village rooftops
      • Traditional costume of the women of Nazare
      • Traditional fish drying racks on the beach of Nazare in Portugal
      • Traditional restaurant in Nazare Portugal

        Salgado

        Salgado Beach in Portugakl

        Salgado is another famous beach, offering a huge stretch of golden sand that is favoured among beachgoers who prefer lesser crowded spots.

        This is also a popular spot for paragliding and hang gliding. On clear days, the sky is speckled with colour by those who dare to enjoy the wild beauty of Salgado Beach from high above!

        For hiking surrounded by nature and breathtaking scenery, the slopes south towards Gralha Beach are among the local's favourite spots!

        Alcobaça

        A few kilometres inland, there are several traditional villages where you can enjoy an authentic Portuguese lifestyle. Villages such as Alfeizerao and others around the ancient lagoon of Pederneira, a fertile countryside that centuries ago was administered by the Cistercian Monks of the Monastery of Alcobaça (a World Heritage Site!). 

        Today, these lands are famous for their delicious apples and pears, which benefit from the clean fresh air, abundant sunshine and proximity to the Atlantic. 

        Alcobaca Monastery - World Heritage site in Portugal

        Caldas da Rainha

        Daily famers market in Caldas da Rainha

        Caldas da Rainha is another popular spot for foreigners in Portugal.

        Local history dates back to the days of Queen D. Leonor, founder of Europe's oldest thermal hospital which still exists next to the town's beautiful D. Carlos I Park  an oasis of lush gardens, sculptures and even a lake for lazy boat rides!

        This Silver Coast village is also famous for its laid-back lifestyle and authentic Portuguese pleasures, such as visiting the “Praça da Fruta”  Portugal’s biggest open-air farmers’ market.

        VALE FURADO

        At Vale Furado Beach, the colours of the coastline change dramatically, with high cliffs in shades of yellows and reds, sculpted by the slow action of seawater, rain and winds.

        It’s a stunning cove beach to relax and contemplate nature, and the
         sunset over the Atlantic is simply breathtaking!

        Vale Furado Beach Portugal

        São Pedro de Moel

        São Pedro de Moel Beach is especially known for its iconic Penedo da Saudade lighthouse.
In this land of romantic legends and poets, embraced by the Leiria Pine Forest — also known as the "Mata Real" or "Pinhal do Rei", meaning the king's royal forest — beautiful beach houses guide you along the village, famous for its traditional architecture and breathtaking views of the sea.

        Several other beaches nearby offer plenty of privacy and wooden walkways to stretch your legs, cycle along a sea-facing cycling path or enjoy the views over the endless horizon!

        Sao Pedro de Moel beach in Portugal

        Óbidos

        Medieval village of Obidos - Portugal

        Óbidos is one of Portugal's most charming medieval villages!

        With its white-washed homes and bougainvillaea-lined cobbled streets, the castle walls are an example of the many historical gems you will find on Portugal's Silver Coast

        Want to learn more about the Silver Coast? 

        Our team joins decades of experience assisting foreign clients in finding their dream homes on Portugal's Silver Coast.
        Contact us today to find our more! 

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