ATLAS PROPERTY PORTUGAL PORTUGAL S BREATHTAKING SILVER COAST T:+351 262 833 500 E: [email protected] W: www.atlaspropertyportugal.com ATLAS PROPERTY PORTUGAL 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. T:+351 262 833 500 E: [email protected] W: www.atlaspropertyportugal.com ATLAS PROPERTY PORTUGAL 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 municipality 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 Museum / 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 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. 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 parish became one of the richest of the outstanding view over the Lisbon Diocese, as reflected by its main church, Atlantic ocean 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. T:+351 262 833 500 E: [email protected] W: www.atlaspropertyportugal.com ATLAS PROPERTY PORTUGAL Atlas Property Portugal: Lisbon Looking for a property in Lisbon is very much a lived-in happening city 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 Tagus estuary and the city are spectacular. As you meander down from the castle you will come to the Alfama district Apartment 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 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: 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. T:+351 262 833 500 E: [email protected] W: www.atlaspropertyportugal.com ATLAS PROPERTY PORTUGAL 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. T:+351 262 833 500 E: [email protected] W: www.atlaspropertyportugal.com ATLAS PROPERTY PORTUGAL 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. Caldas da Rainha: 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, Foz do Arelho has been a much-loved destination for the jaded Lisbon city-dweller.