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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 from , 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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Atlas Property Portugal: Lourinhã

Atlas Property Portugal has Lourinhã is located approximately 45 minutes drive north of Lisbon on the many exclusive properties in Silver Coast of Portugal. The covers an area of approximately 150 Lourinhã some direct from km2 with a population of circa 25,000. It is most famous for its dinosaur the developer. These discoveries & 12 kilometres of coastline with many sandy beaches include: Lourinhã / Palaeontology Some of the first discoveries of dinosaur remains Silver Coast Residence in Europe were made in Lourinhã in 1863 and a condominium of 15 three- since then the region has been the focus of this bedroom properties many field many of the exhibits now on display in the with own gardens around a museum. The museum itself is world famous large central pool. and housing some of the most important Palaeontological artefacts particular from the Jurassic period.

The Beaches of Lourinhã 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.

History The name Lourinhã may be related to the origin Peralta Beach Villas of its feudal lord, Jordan a French knight who took part in the successful Siege a development of 14 plots & of Lisbon in 1147, since he was from the Loire region in France. individual villas with pools where each has an The became one of the richest of the outstanding view over 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 16th- century 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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Atlas Property Portugal: Lisbon

Looking for a property in Lisbon is very much a lived-in happening where Lisbon give us a call & each bairro or district has its own identity. we ll send you our latest property listings. The views from Castelo São Jorge over the estuary and the city are spectacular. As you meander down from the castle you will come to the Alfama district in central with its narrow shopping alleys and typical Moorish Lisbon architecture. with stunning views over & River Tagus and the April th 25 bridge If you are looking for nightlife head for the Bairro Alto which is transformed at dusk into a pulsating area of chic 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: GOLF Penha Longa Sintra: a fabulous eighteen-hole course Lisbon - 45 mins 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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Atlas Property Portugal: Óbidos

To view properties that Óbidos is a medieval walled town which enjoys a magnificent present-day offer great holiday & state of repair as a result of its status as the traditional gift from Portuguese investment opportunities kings to their wives. The monarchy was on some of Portugal overthrown only in 1910 and Óbidos reflects the greatest golf resorts, call benefits of its patronage until these relatively us on + 351 262 832 724 recent times. Within the walls are fascinating alleys which have become home to high-class Praia D El Rey 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 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 Lourinhã to: picturesque layouts in Europe, set in extensive grounds of pine forest and undulating dunes with spectacular views over the Óbidos - 20 mins 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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Atlas Property Portugal: Other Places to Visit

Atlas Property Portugal Other areas of history and beauty worth visiting include: has a wide listing covering Lisbon & the Silver Coast. : means the queen s baths and was Call us for more christened thus when Queen Dona Leonora came across information. 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, has been a much-loved destination for the jaded Lisbon city-dweller.

The beach at Foz, has all of the qualities of Lourinhã to: the typical silver coast beach, soft white sand, rolling waves and beach bars. There is safe Caldas da Rainha - 25 bathing in the lagoon and crashing waves on the other side of the beach where surfing is Foz do Arelho 25 mins popular. The numerous beach-side bars offer views over the Atlantic and the lagoon. Fátima 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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Atlas Property Portugal: Other Places to Visit (cont.)

Atlas Property Portugal Peniche: Portugal s largest fishing port and the has a wide listing covering industry dominates the town. It is great to take a Lisbon & the Silver Coast. walk along the sea wall before heading to one of Call us for more the many harbour-side restaurants for fresh fish information. 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: Berlengas Island (Boat trip from Peniche): If you are a good sailor why not Peniche 20 mins 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 Baleal Beach 20 mins 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 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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Atlas Property Portugal: Other Places to Visit (cont.)

Atlas Property Portugal Alcobaça: The magnificent and austere Cistercian Abbey dominates the has a wide listing covering centre of Alcobaça. The austere aspect is continued within the church where Lisbon & the Silver Coast. the tombs of King Pedro 1 and Ines de Castro Call us for more lie. Beyond the church lies the peace and quiet information. 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 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: Nazaré: The sweeping sandy beach is packed with Alcobaça 40 mins holiday-makers in brightly coloured rented tents but it's still possible to see local women wearing the traditional Batalha 40 mins seven-layered and short skirts whilst bearing immense loads on their heads and the town's fishermen sporting Nazaré 35 mins woollen shirts and bobble hats. The main promenade Avenida da República is lined with some excellent seafood restaurants and bars. Tomar 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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Atlas Property Portugal: Restaurants

Atlas Property Portugal A large part of the fun of being on holiday is trying the different restaurants and has a wide listing covering there are a great number of them here for you to try. All restaurants levy a Lisbon & the Silver Coast. small cover charge for which you get bread, olives, cheese, paté etc. Tips are Call us for more normally circa 5-10%. information.

DOM LOURENCO - LOURINHA Excellent fish & meat 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 - 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 Atlas Property Portugal: Lisbon: Atlas Property Portugal Apart from shopping in Lisbon where you can find everything from local has a wide listing covering product to large commercial centres to designer boutiques, there is much to Lisbon & the Silver Coast. explore in the smaller towns of Lourinha, Obidos, Caldas and Peniche. If you Call us for more do go to Lisbon, and do not wish to drive within the city, park the car at the information. 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 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 but be early as most of the stock disappears by 11:00.

Clothes & shoes Clothes & shoes are best in Caldas da Rainha try near the market but also the new 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 road leading out of town and in Peniche it is around the area of the castle.

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Other Sports and Activities Atlas Property Portugal: Water Park Atlas Property Portugal Sportagua Water Park is located in Peniche. The park is open only in mid has a wide listing covering summer. Lisbon & the Silver Coast. Call us for more Walking information. 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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