Villa Fante

Portugal’s Silver Coast stretches between Lisbon and Porto and is becoming increasing popular for its pristine white beaches and fresh climate. Along with the sensational beaches of Baleal, Nazare, Santa Cruz , Foz de Arelho, Nazare and Praia D’El Rey, it enjoys some wonderful, historic towns including Caldas da Rainha, Peniche and Obidos. The brave and skilled head to the massive, hammering waves of Nazare to kitesurf the mammoth waves. The region also boasts some spectacular golf courses including the 18-hole course at Praia D’El Rey with its deep bunkers, manicured sloping greens and sandy dunes. The Silver Coast is also known for it incredible gastronomic feasts and excellent wines. Typical dishes are Arroz da Tamboril which is a monkfish stew with rice, Polvo a Lagareiro which is roast octopus, Caldeirada de Enguias which is fried eel stew and ‘Bacalhau’, the famous codfish dish. Villa Fante is located on a smart new development on the Praia D’El Rey Golf and Beach Resort, just 500 m from the beach and golf course. The villa is 9.6 km from Peniche and 11 km from Obidos.

Obidos is a magnificent UNESCO heritage medieval town with incredibly beautiful buildings and entertainment all year round. Obidos Castle is now a beautiful hotel though you can access the battlements and walk the perimeter walls which offer sensational views of the town, the castle and the countryside of vineyards and orchards. Notable exquisite buildings include Igreja de Santa Maria, Praca de Santa Maria, Santuario do Senhor Jesus da Pedra, the Municipal Museum and Porta da Vila, the southern gate. The Obidos Lagoon is a great spot for windsurfing and kitesurfing. There are also opportunites for tennis, golf and horse riding close by. Obidos hosts many festivals and fairs during the year including the Mercado Medieval de Obidos, an epic event that begins in the middle of July and continues into August and the Spring Festival Internacional de Chocolate de Obidos. Obidos is also famous for its cherry-flavoured Ginjinha liqueur.

The university city of Coimbra is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its ancient buildings cling to the side of the hill that rises above the curves of the Mondego River. The famous university’s ornate buildings are its crowning glory.

Peniche is popular for its fabulous town beach and nearby surf strands. Consolacao and Baleal Bays provide good shelter for family beach days while the super waves off Medao Grande Beach are much sought after by surfers and bodyboarders from all over the world. The beach was elected one of ‘Portugal’s Seven Wonders’ in a national tournament. Together with Lagido Beach, it is the setting for the major world surf championship, Rip Curl Pro Portugal. Peniche is an access point for the stunning Ilhas Berlengas Nature Reserve. The reserve’s translucent waters are perfect for divers. Peniche is spectacular, set on a limestone cliff headland surrounded by sea. It is one of the largest traditional fishing ports in Portugal. The seaside fort, the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary and the Sao Pedro and Misericordia Churches are must-sees and Peniche’s handmade bobbin lace is gorgeous. You will see many nimble fingers at work. While visiting Peniche, you must enjoy its delicious bouillabaisse or the charcoal-grilled sardines, always accompanied by delicious local wines, followed by the almond cakes ‘Amigo de Peniche’ or the biscuits called ‘Esses’.

Other wonderful excursions from the villa are to Fatima, the UNESCO heritage monasteries of Alcobaca and Batalha, Cabo Carvoeiro, Berlenga Grande Island and the beautiful Medieval city of Tomar. There are excellent shopping opportunities with antique markets every 4th Sunday in the month at Sao Martinho do Porto, the 1st Sunday at Obidos and the 1st Saturday of the month at Peniche.

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ABOUT THE SILVER COAST

The Silver Coast in Portugal, or Costa de Prata, is a stunning stretch of coastal towns on the western side of Portugal, neighbouring the Atlantic Ocean. The region remains largely unknown and therefore untouched by tourism, meaning those who do visit can bask in the extraordinary “silver” sand.

Another of the many reasons to love the Silver Coast in Portugal is its proximity to Portugal’s major cities. With Lisbon to the south and Porto to the north, the Silver Coast is well situated in between both of Portugal’s largest urban centres. At the same time, it is inexpensive, authentic, and relatively undiscovered.

The Silver Coast is home to some of the best beaches you’ll ever see in Portugal. Since it’s away from the main crowd of the country, the beaches here are wilder and more pristine. Also, being popular for fishing is a great place to try local cuisine and experience the culture.

The cuisine from the Silver Coast in Portugal is some of the finest that Europe has to offer and forms an integral part of the region’s culture. The area has a rich heritage, and tourists love the narrow, picturesque streets of the towns and villages that dot the countryside. The regional agriculture also adds an authentic touch, with numerous small farms, vineyards, windmills as well as fruit trees. Many local farmers grow soft fruits such as grapes, melons, pumpkins, and maize.