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Meet São Martinho do Porto – The perfect shell of the Silver Coast

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Its shell shape jumps in sight of those arriving by plane to Portugal. Obviously, São Martinho do Porto, is a must-visit point on the Silver Coast, and it is known by the streets that this its bay is the most beautiful in Europe… only see to believe.

São Martinho do Porto is an old fishing village, in the municipality of Alcobaça, on the Silver Coast. Outside the village, you can get lost in a beautiful view of endless agricultural fields. It is more of a quiet destination in the region, being more familiar than, for example, Nazaré.

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Meet Foz do Arelho – A Pearl of the Silver Coast, one of the most beautiful landscapes on the Silver Coast.

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Welcome to Foz do Arelho! With a golden and extensive sand, which joins the long green fields, undoubtedly one of the most beautiful landscapes on the Silver Coast. The village of Foz do Arelho is the ideal destination for those who like to live by the sea, but also for those who love the surroundings with nature.

 The village belongs to the municipality of Caldas da Rainha and is connected to the municipality of Óbidos by the mythical Óbidos Lagoon – the most extensive lagoon system in the country, with a great diversity of amazing fauna and flora.

The village of Foz do Arelho itself is small and quiet, and its inhabitants are quite welcoming. However, in addition to its humble tranquility, it has at your disposal all the basic services necessary, besides being within walking distance of the city of Caldas da Rainha. The villas, situated on the slopes, luxury and tranquility, and are clear proof that many choose this paradise to live!

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Caldas da Rainha – The city of nature and art on the Silver Coast

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Describing the rich city of Caldas da Rainha is difficult, but the best expression is “the open-air museum”. Every street, every building, every square has unique features and a story to tell.

If you want a city with art, diversity, history, nature and a quiet pace of life, Caldas da Rainha is all you need. It is a few minutes away from the area’s most iconic beaches, and 1 hour from the capital, Lisbon. Something possible through direct access to the A8 motorway, one of the main ones that connects it to Lisbon and Leiria.

It has two very present symbols, Queen D. Leonor (the founder of the city) and Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro (who elevated its art). These two illustrious historical figures gave life to the city.

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Silver Coast – What makes the Silver Coast so special and magic?

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You’ve seen or heard of the expression Silver Coast! A magical location, with a vast natural beauty and those who visit it, promises to return.

The Silver Coast is an extension of Portuguese coastal regions, located in the west and bathed by the Atlantic Ocean. A meeting point between the green landscape and the sea!

It is a region with an excellent economic, cultural, tourist and gastronomic development. Close to Lisbon, with a motorway (A8) that connects this area directly to the Portuguese capital, and with great flexibility of public transport in the region, the Silver Coast is undoubtedly a region of excellence.

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