Discover Silver Coast 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!
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!
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.
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.
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!
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