When the time comes to explore,
there is so much to see and do
- Foz
do Arelho
The town of Foz do Arelho is a 10 minute walk/2 minute drive and offers
a bank, bakery, pharmacy, doctor, two mini supermarkets and more bars
and restaurants,. There is also a children's play park.
- Obidos
The medieval walled town of Obidos is only a 15 minute drive away.
Obidos was a gift from the King of Portugal to his wife.
The town has
narrow
cobbled stone streets and whitewashed houses with blue trim and
flowered window boxes draped in Bougainvillea. There are
plenty
of shops selling local ceramics, crafts and gifts. You can
walk
on the ramparts of the castle and enjoy a lazy lunch in one of the many
restaurants. Obidos
hosts
an annual chocolate festival in Febraury, a medieval week in July and a
Christmas festival in December. Easter is celebrated for a
full
week and culminates in a torchlight procession through the cobbled
streets.
- Caldas
da Rainha
Just a 10 minute drive away and offering several hyper-markets,
fantastic shopping, hospital, train line into Lisbon and a daily market
offering fresh fish and produce. Caldas is famous for its
production of pottery, farm grown fruit and veg, beautiful flowers and
home made cheeses. All at prices that put our supermarkets to
shame!
- Lisbon
Head to the capital city for the day (55 minutes drive) to experience
the diverse culture and architecture. At Lisbon's heart are
wide
tree-lined avenues graced by Art Nouveau buildings, mosaic pavements
and
street cafes.
- Berlengas
Islands
On
a
clear day, you can see these picturesque islands from the terrace.
This natural reserve can be accessed by boat trips from
Peniche (40 minutes drive).
- Silver Coast Wine Route
The Silver Coast is one of Portugal's most exciting wine-producing
regions. You can sample some excellent red and white wines by
following the wine route.
- The attractive coastal resorts of Sao
Martinho do
Porto and Salir do Porto are just a short drive away as are the
additional surfing beaches in Peniche, the water park in Nazare and the
cultural expeditions to Alcobaca and Fatima.
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