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The Silver Coast
The Silver Coast of Portugal or Costa de Prata is listed as the No 3 investment region in Channel 4's "A Place In the
Sun".
The region is incredibly beautiful and possesses not only some of the best beaches in Europe but also picturesque
medieval towns and villages where the people are friendly and welcoming. The rolling countryside offers patchwork of
vineyards and fruit & market farming whilst the Atlantic coast yields some of the best sea-food in Portugal. With the cost
of living a fraction of the Algarve and the opening up of the region by the A8 motorway from Lisbon, the area is becoming
a popular investment & holiday destination.
Some of the best golf courses in Portugal including true links can be found in this region. It is more favoured by golf
enthusiasts than the Algarve as the courses are quieter, cheaper and better. Properties on these resorts have
experienced strong capital growth over the last few years and demand continues to be strong. Property outside resorts
can still be found at incredible prices e.g. in towns like Lourinha but these are set to rise as the region continues to be
discovered by investors and holiday makers across Europe & further afield.
With learnings from the Algarve, the Government is carefully controlling the developments in the area to ensure the
beauty of the Silver Coast region is maintained. This has slowed down the construction but improved the quality which is
good for any new investor. Whatever type of property you are looking for, we at Atlas Property Portugal can help you
find the perfect investment or holiday home.
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Lourinhã
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Lourinhã is located approximately 45 minutes drive north of Lisbon on the
Silver Coast of Portugal. The municipality covers an area of approximately 150
km2 with a population of circa 25,000. It is most famous for its dinosaur
discoveries & 12 kilometres of coastline with many sandy beaches
Silver Coast Residence
a condominium of 15 threebedroom properties many
with own gardens around a
large central pool.
Lourinhã Museum / Palaeontology
Some of the first discoveries of dinosaur remains
in Europe were made in Lourinhã in 1863 and
since then the region has been the focus of this
field many of the exhibits now on display in the
museum. The museum itself is world famous
and housing some of the most important
Palaeontological artefacts particular from the
Jurassic period.
The Beaches of Lourinhã
Tourism is an increasingly important source of
revenue, due to the municipality's extensive,
picturesque beaches. The 12 kilometres of
coastline of Lourinhã comprises 9 different
beaches.
Peralta Beach Villas
a development of 14 plots &
individual villas with pools
where
each
has
an
outstanding view over the
Atlantic ocean
History
The name Lourinhã may be related to the origin
of its feudal lord, Jordan a French knight who took part in the successful Siege
of Lisbon in 1147, since he was from the Loire region in France.
The parish became one of the richest of the
Lisbon Diocese, as reflected by its main church,
a fine example of 14th-century Portuguese
Gothic architecture.
In the 16th century, the Franciscan monastery of
Santo António and a Misericórdia Church and
Charity were founded in Lourinhã. The latter houses a museum with
outstanding Renaissance paintings, the most important paintings are by a 16thcentury painter, dubbed the Master of Lourinhã.
Lourinhã also has historical links with the defence of Portugal due to its
strategic coastal position. One of the major battles of the French Invasion of
1808 the Battle of Vimeiro took place within the municipality.
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Apartment in central
Lisbon
with stunning views over &
River Tagus and the April
25th bridge
Lisbon
Lisbon is very much a lived-in happening city where
each bairro or district has its own identity.
The views from Castelo São Jorge over the Tagus
estuary and the city are spectacular. As you meander
down from the castle you will come to the Alfama district
with its narrow shopping alleys and typical Moorish
architecture.
If you are looking for nightlife head for the Bairro Alto which is transformed at
dusk into a pulsating area of chic restaurants and lively
bars and clubs. A more contemplative and cooling time
can be spent at the wonderful Oceanarium which is
located in the Expo98 site on the banks of the Tagus.
SHOPPING:
Excellent shopping under one roof is
available at the various shopping centres including
Colombo Shopping, Vasco Da Gama Shopping &
Amoreiras Shopping. Designer boutiques can be found in
Avenida Liberdade and if you are looking for typical artefacts from Portugal
head to Rossio or Bairro Alto.
Lourinhã to:
Lisbon - 45 mins
GOLF
Penha Longa Sintra: a fabulous eighteen-hole course
designed by Robert Trent Jones II to take account of the
steeply sloping terrain and beautiful views of the
surrounding landscape. Its championship characteristics
- as well as its excellent level of maintenance,
contributed to the course being selected, to host the Portuguese Open
Championship.
Oitavos Quinta da Marinha is set among pine woods
and reforested dunes, in an area of great natural beauty.
Being a seaside golf course, the ocean view is present
all the time. The layout has been carefully crafted by
one of the greatest golf architects- Arthur Hills.
Estoril Golf Course Internationally famous for its location near the luxurious
beach resort of Estoril, the course was designed by Mackenzie Ross. Ross
made excellent use of the pine trees and eucalyptuses, which together with the
uneven terrain make this course challenging & an old favourite.
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Praia D El Rey
Óbidos
Óbidos is a medieval walled town which enjoys a magnificent present-day
state of repair as a result of its status as the traditional gift from Portuguese
kings to their wives. The monarchy was
overthrown only in 1910 and Óbidos reflects the
benefits of its patronage until these relatively
recent times. Within the walls are fascinating
alleys which have become home to high-class
handicraft and gift shops as well as bars and
restaurants of repute. The town is a very popular
stopping-off point for tourist buses from Lisbon.
Praia D El Rey Beach : The beach of Praia D'El Rey is 3kms long with
beautiful high cliffs and a wide sandy beach. The stretch of coastline offers a
variety of different wave s ideal for surfers. You can have magnificent walks
along the beach which is normally deserted.
GOLF
Lourinhã to:
Óbidos - 20 mins
Praia D El Rey - rated best golf course in
Portugal and 13th best in Europe by Golf World
"This is the kind of landscape we architects try to
create, but at Praia D'El Rey it's all here,
naturally", Cabell B. Robinson s comments when
asked to design the 18 hole par 72 championship
Praia D'El Rey golf course. It is one of the most
picturesque layouts in Europe, set in extensive
grounds of pine forest and undulating dunes with spectacular views over the
Atlantic and the Berlenga Islands beyond. The course is visually stunning and
tremendously exciting to play.
Quinta Do Brinçal (Golden Eagle)
Another championship course, designed by Rocky
Roquemore, occupies almost the double area of
the average golf course. It is located in a beautiful
inland setting and is renowned for its tranquillity
and attractiveness.
Bom Successo
An 18-hole, championship Golf course was
designed by the world-renowned architect Donald
Steel. It is a PAR 72 golf course with an area
exceeding 600 thousand m2; the first nine holes
are played on a level part of the terrain while the second nine are located on
uneven terrain, and are therefore quite spectacular.
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Other Places to Visit
Other areas of history and beauty worth visiting include:
Caldas da Rainha: means the queen s baths and was
christened thus when Queen Dona Leonora came across
locals bathing in the mud at the side of the road so as to
cure their ailments. She became convinced of the
therapeutic qualities of the local waters and founded what
is now the oldest thermal hospital in the world.
Caldas is also renowned nationally for its locally-produced
cakes and pastries try the Pastelaria Machado opposite
the entrance to the park if you have a sweet tooth. The
daily flower and produce market should not be missed as
this is a fascinating and colourful insight into a way of life which is dying out.
Much of the produce is grown locally and could not be fresher, being sold by
the local growers.
Foz do Arelho: Situated at the mouth of the
north side of the Obidos lagoon, Foz do Arelho
has been a much-loved destination for the
jaded Lisbon city-dweller.
Lourinhã to:
Caldas da Rainha - 25
Foz do Arelho
Fátima
25 mins
The beach at Foz, has all of the qualities of
the typical silver coast beach, soft white sand,
rolling waves and beach bars. There is safe
bathing in the lagoon and crashing waves on
the other side of the beach where surfing is
popular. The numerous beach-side bars offer views over the Atlantic and the
lagoon.
50 mins
Fátima: welcomes millions of devotees a year who
come to pray at the site of a miraculous apparition of
the Virgin Mary here in 1917. Three shepherd
children had a vision of Mary, who reportedly
reappeared on the 13th of each of six subsequent
months calling for peace in the world. On the day of
the final apparition a crowd of over 70,000 people
had gathered and claimed to witness the Miracle.
On the sit, a vast white Basilica and esplanade were
completed in 1953 as a shrine for the ever growing
numbers of pilgrims flocking to the town.
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Other Places to Visit (cont.)
Peniche: Portugal s largest fishing port and the
industry dominates the town. It is great to take a
walk along the sea wall before heading to one of
the many harbour-side restaurants for fresh fish
cooked on a barbecue at the roadside.
The fort at Peniche became a prison during
Salazar s dictatorship and contains many
graphic reminders of the difficulties experienced
by many Portuguese prior to the bloodless
revolution of 1974.
Cabo Carvoeiro, the cape with its rocky
formations, the beaches, and the cliffs are some of
the sites that make Peniche a great centre of
tourism. Leisure activities range from water sports,
as this is an important surfing zone, to boating and
underwater fishing.
Baleal Beach: situated just north of Peniche, the
two superb beaches are either side of a causeway
to the village of Baleal. It is rare that it is not
possible to swim here but do be guided by the life-guards and the flags. The
water here seems exceptionally clear and the beach shelves gently into the
sea so normally safe for little ones or non-swimmers. There are cafes, showers
and toilets on the beach. A popular resort with many nationalities.
Lourinhã to:
Peniche
20 mins
Baleal Beach
20 mins
Berlengas Island (Boat trip from Peniche): If you are a good sailor why not
take the ferry from the quay at Peniche and spend most of a day on the
Berlengas, the islands which you can see from the
shore. The ferry runs from May until September. The
waters around the Berlengas are significantly cooler
than off the mainland beaches but they are crystal
clear and great for scuba-diving.
Built on a rock adjacent to the Berlenga island and
connected to it by a small bridge, there stands the
Forte de São João Baptista, a Manueline military
fortress built in 1502. This is a marine reserve and has
been classified by the Council of Europe as a
"Biosphere Reserve". The archipelago consists of a
large island, Berlenga Grande, and some small granite islands and rocks
(Estelas and Farilhões), which are situated some 7 miles off the headland of
Cabo Carvoeiro to the north-west of Peniche.
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Other Places to Visit (cont.)
Alcobaça: The magnificent and austere Cistercian Abbey dominates the
centre of Alcobaça. The austere aspect is continued within the church where
the tombs of King Pedro 1 and Ines de Castro
lie. Beyond the church lies the peace and quiet
of the Cloister of Silence .
Within the Abbey is the massive kitchen with a
running stream specially diverted to pass
through as a supply of fresh water. The open
area of the kitchen chimney is large enough to
take a whole ox for roasting.
Batalha: offers an example of the baroque and elaborate Manueline
architecture and is now a UNESCO world-heritage site. Commenced in 1388,
and later added to by various Portuguese Kings over two centuries, the
cathedral is an outstanding example of combined Gothic and Manueline
architecture. Under its naves lies some of Portugal s most historic personalities
including João I, his English wife Philippa of Lancaster, and their son, Prince
Henry the Navigator whose determination helped to explore the then unknown
world. In the Chapter house also lie two unknown
soldiers from World War I.
Lourinhã to:
Alcobaça
40 mins
Batalha
40 mins
Nazaré
35 mins
Tomar
Nazaré: The sweeping sandy beach is packed with
holiday-makers in brightly coloured rented tents but it's
still possible to see local women wearing the traditional
seven-layered and short skirts whilst bearing immense
loads on their heads and the town's fishermen sporting
woollen shirts and bobble hats. The main promenade Avenida da República is
lined with some excellent seafood restaurants and bars.
60 mins
Tomar city of the Templars:
Tomar is a beautiful city steeped in the
history of the Templar movement. The city was
gifted to the Templars in 1159 and formed their
headquarters until its dissolution in 1314 when its
successor the Order of Christ was relocated to the
south of the country to protect the Algarvian coast.
Built on a simple grid plan, Tomar's old quarters
preserve all their traditional charm, with
whitewashed, terraced cottages lining narrow
cobbled streets. The impressive Covento do Cristo dominates the city and
speaks volumes to this day of the power of the Templar movement. The
windows on the main facade of its Chapter House are dedicated to the
memory to the sailors who established the Portuguese empire.
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A large part of the fun of being on holiday is trying the different restaurants and
there are a great number of them here for you to try. All restaurants levy a
small cover charge for which you get bread, olives, cheese, paté etc. Tips are
normally circa 5-10%.
DOM LOURENCO - LOURINHA
Excellent fish & meat restaurant close to Areia Branca. Favourite with the
locals. Do give it a try. Tel. 261 422 809
JARDIM CERVEJERIA - LOURINHA
Very popular restaurant right in the heart of Lourinha town. Try their dish of
the day for a great meal at fantastic price. Tel. 261 423 364
O POPULAR - PENICHE
Excellent fish restaurant at the end of the road leading to the harbour in
Peniche. Favourite with the locals. Do give it a try. Tel. 262 782137
RESTURANTE DO PARQUE - PENICHE
Another excellent fish restaurant near the centre of Peniche. Tel. 262 789251
or 262 789060
RESTURANTE MÃE D ÁGUA - BOMBARRAL
This is a restaurant installed in a 19th century building where the modern mixes
with the rustic of the walls. It has an international cuisine. Tel. 262 605408
ILUSTRE CASA DO RAMIRO - ÓBIDOS
A top-class restaurant in Óbidos. A selection of Portuguese and international
cuisine served in a spectacular setting and to an impeccable standard. Tel.
262 959194
O CALDEIRÃO ÓBIDOS
Quality and good taste is this restaurants motto. It serves a selection of typical
Portuguese cuisine. Tel. 262 959839
SABORES D ITÁLIA - CALDAS DA RAINHA
Great Italian food beautifully presented in comfortable surroundings. Tel. 262
845600
INCÓGNITO - CALDAS DA RAINHA
Food with a French twist where the quality is excellent & prices reasonable.
Tel. 262841258
SOLAR DOS AMIGOS - GUISADO
An experience not to be missed. In the village of Guisado about twenty
minutes drive into the hills. Food is cooked over a huge open fire in the
restaurant. Portions are very generous and wine from the barrel is first-class.
Tel. 262 877135
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Shopping
Lisbon:
Apart from shopping in Lisbon where you can find everything from local
product to large commercial centres to designer boutiques, there is much to
explore in the smaller towns of Lourinha, Obidos, Caldas and Peniche. If you
do go to Lisbon, and do not wish to drive within the city, park the car at the
airport and get a taxi to the centre.
Tourist Information centre
There are Tourist Information centres in each of Lourinha, Obidos, Caldas and
Peniche.
Supermarkets
For food and general shopping there are several supermarkets in each of
Lourinhã, Obidos, Caldas and Peniche.
Fruit and vegetable markets
In all four towns on specific days there are wonderful fruit and vegetable
markets. These are worth browsing and enjoying see the locally grown
vegetables which could not be fresher, try the olives just soaked in oil or
tempered in garlic & herbs, cheese & bread from all over the regions you will
even find fresh chickens!
Fish market
Peniche and Caldas also have a fantastic fish market
the stock disappears by 11:00.
but be early as most of
Clothes & shoes
Clothes & shoes are best in Caldas da Rainha try near the market but also
the new shopping mall Vivaci which also houses cinemas. In Portugal most
films are shown in the original language with Portuguese subtitles.
Banks
Banks can be found in all the locations. These do close at lunch time (1-3pm).
There are cash machines (multibanco) in many locations.
Flea-market
There is a weekly flea-market in both Caldas da Rainha (Mondays) and
Peniche (Thursdays). Here you can buy everything from ducks and geese to a
new tractor or even a dining-room suite or a pair of work-boots. There are
many stalls offering very cheap clothing which can represent exceptional
value. These markets offer a fascinating insight into life in rural Portugal. They
are not tourist-orientated but serve to fulfil the needs of the local residents. The
Caldas market is on the Rio Maior road leading out of town and in Peniche it is
around the area of the castle.
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Other Sports and Activities
Water Park
Sportagua Water Park is located in Peniche. The park is open only in mid
summer.
Walking
There are plenty of places to walk in the local vicinity. Most tourist information
centres can provide maps. Also worth a walk are the various beaches which
are normally deserted.
Surfing
The best place to surf is Baleal. Before surfing it is best to make contact at the
local surf shop, (normally open in the afternoons) which is located between
Ferrel and Baleal. You can hire equipment and wet suits here. They will be
able to offer advice on local tides etc.
Water Sports
Canoes, catamarans, windsurfing etc. are available from the Water Sports
Centre located on the much calmer waters of the Óbidos Lagoon.
Karting
Karting can be enjoyed at Kartodromo International da Regiao Oeste located
at Bombarral. This is a superb track and hosts many events.
There is also a Kartodromo in Lourinhã.
Fishing
You can charter boats on the quayside at Peniche.
Sports Centre / Baths
There are fitness clubs located in Peniche and Caldas da Rainha and Óbidos
has very new public baths
Diving
Diving is available off the coast of Peniche.
Tennis
There is a Tennis centre located at the entrance to the Praia d El Rey resort. It
has seven all weather courts and a professional team on hand to teach you. If
you would like a game there is normally somebody down at the Tennis Centre.
If not, go to the Club house shop and ask for advice.
Equestrian
There are Equestrian centres at Óbidos and Lourinhã.
Bowling
A new centre had just opened in Caldas da Rainha.
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January 2011
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