Foz do Arelho: The mouth of the lagoon and the wide sandy beach of Foz do Arelho are a 10 minute drive, with safe swimming for children in the lagoon. Foz do Arelho is a small old fishing village that is slowly becoming a popular holiday resort town due to the area's excellent swimming conditions. Ideal for surfing. Surfing lessons are available. There is a good choice of restaurants, cafes and bars in the town and along the coastal road. Close to a wide variety of museums, precious monuments and well famed restaurants serving the best of the traditional Portuguese Cousine, characterised by rich, filling and full-flavored dishes and is closely related to the Mediterranean cuisine.
Airport
Lisbon Airport
Aer Lingus, Easy Jet
Porto Airport
Ryan Air
Fly into Lisbon Airport, travel North for 55 minutes on the A8 Motorway
Caldas da Rainha and Serra Del Rey: The delightful old town of Obidos, which still stands within medieval walls dating back to the Moorish occupation, is about a 5 minute drive away. Obidos is a beautifully preserved medieval town on the Costa de Prata, Leiria. The whole town has been declared a national monument in Portugal, and whilst the town defies belief due to the extraordinary wealth of magnificent medieval buildings, it has a great Portuguese atmosphere. A holiday in Obidos is a perfect place for a romantic getaway, with cobbled streets lined by colourful tiled whitewashed houses and churches. The Town of Obidos boats many festivals, concerts and events each year. These included: The next International Festival of Chocolate in Obidos 3 - 25 March. It just does not get any better for Chocolate lovers ! AND The Medieval Fair, Obidos, in July. A fantastic Fair close to some of the many spectacular beaches and close to a wide variety of museums, precious monuments and well famed restaurants.
The region boats moderate weather and it´s not too hot in the summer.
There is a lagoon with shallow waters that are perfect for children and less able swimmers.
The fishermen´s town of Peniche is nearby with very good seafood. To enjoy the area is necessary to visit the island of Baleal that is linked to the mainland by a narrow strip of sand.
Óbidos is a walled town that we advise you to visit, as well as the spa town of Caldas da Rainha, the monastery of Alcobaça and the fortifications of Torres Vedras.
Lisboa, boasting springtime temperatures during the winter and cool summers freshened by a breeze blowing in from the Atlantic, offers a rich and impressively integrated diversity. The capital of Portugal since its conquest from the Moors in 1147, Lisbon is a legendary city with over 20 centuries of History.
Th Lisbon Coast, the Atlantic coastline west of Lisbon, extending for more than 15 miles, features some of Portugal’s best known resorts. Stylish Estoril boasts its world famous Casino, and superb golf courses. Fashionable stores and chic boutiques are interspersed amongst the busy cafés and shops of elegant Cascais, and the fantastic dune-backed Guincho beach is a magnet for surfers, its Atlantic rollers being amongst the best, and most challenging in Europe.
For shoppers and sightseers spending a day in Lisbon is a must. We suggest you visit Alfama, one of the oldest quarters in Lisbon, that survived the 1755 earthquake and still retains much of the its original layout.
