Silver Coast, Portugal
The Silver Coast is the coast of Central Portugal − reaching 280 km from Lisbon to Porto.
In less than one hour drive from Lisbon you will find wide stretches of golden sandy beaches,
deep blue sea, vineyards, fragrant orchards, gentle rolling hills, lagoons, palm- and pine trees,
ancient fortresses, historical monuments and museums. It's time to experience the heart of Portugal!
Welcome to Costa de Prata − the Silver Coast.
This is a region to explore! With some of the best surfing beaches, golf courses and wine in the
world! the Silver Coast has a lot to offer. Not only for those searching for a day or two in the sun,
but also for the one who is considering to invest in a
property in Portugal.
Surf and beach life at the Silver Coast
Surfers around the world are well known with the excellent surfing conditions at Silver Coast, and many of
them have arrived to experience the "supertubos" in Peniche, and its surroundings, where you can exercise your
own favorite water sport; surfing, windsurfing, bodysurfing, kite surfing, diving or just have a nice day
at the long endless golden beaches in this area.
Other Silver Coast beach-towns and villages are:
Ericeira, Foz do Arelho, São Martinho do Porto, Nazaré, Figueira da Foz and Aveiro, to mention just a few of the most famous ones.
Why not try deep-sea-fishing, go-cart, horseback riding, tennis, bowling, beach volleyball, tracking,
mountain climbing ...Costa de Prata has it all!
Silver Coast golf
To complement the fantastic beach life there are some excellent golf courses in this area − the well known Praia d'El Rey (ranked as number 13 in Europe!), the newly opened
Bom Sucesso, and the soon to be opened Royal Óbidos are of the most famous ones, all situated nearby the historical city of Caldas da Rainha − a
well known city for spa-treatment.
Find your own favorite golf course at the Silver Coast! − read more about
golf in Portugal here.
Silver Coast Wine
One of the largest wine growing areas in Portugal − and in the world − is located at the Silver Coast. The
wine is full-bodied and aromatic. The region is also known for Portugals only DOC classified brandy − Aguardente Vinica − from Lourinhã.
Read more about
Classification of Portuguese wine in Portugal here.
Silver Coast sights
Old cities and towns with fantastic architecture are to be found through all this historical region of the
Silver Coast. Visit
Coimbra − the birthplace of six kings and a former capital of Portugal. Experience the fortified
castle in
Leiria, the shrine of Fatima or the great Monasteries of Batalha and
Alcobaça. The small fortified town
of
Óbidos with a castle on the top of the hill is by many considered as the most romantic one.
Silver Coast property
Silver Coast is listed as the third most profitable location in Europe to invest, by A place in the sun. You can
find some incredible property bargains in this area as Silver Coast is taking off in a big way! The region is
booming economically and has a strong capital growth on property. The area is still an unspoilt gem in the heart of Portugal.
Find your own place in the sun! − read more about
properties in Portugal and of the process of
buying a property in Portugal.