Restaurants:
Perola Da Lagoa
The nearest restaurant is Perola Da Lagoa restaurant; a few minutes in the car from the villa. The fish dishes are very tasty and good size portions. Another recommendation is their 'steak on the stone' which arrives raw on a red hot stone and you cook it yourself to your liking.
Prai D'El Rey Golf Club
The Clubhouse serves excellent food all day long. The Marriott Hotel has many restaurants, all open at different times of the day.
Obidos
In Cozinha das Rainhas you can dine inside or outside,
surrounded by the medieval walls Tel 262 955 360.
A Ilvistre Casa. has a large selection of meat and fish dishes and the food is really first class. Tel 262 959 194 .
Pousada Do Castello is a restaurant actually in the castle. Book and have a table in the window, overlooking the moat and across the whole valley. Tel 262 955 080
Baleal
There are a couple of really nice bar/restaurants which are literally just on the beach.
Nearby Attractions:
The nearby coastline has miles of white sand and surf ideal for surfers. Other activities include diving, windsurfing, water-skiing, kite-surfing and canoeing,
Nazaré
Relax at lunch in the fishing town of Nazaré which has a great variety of regional restaurants and cafés. Stop at the Nazaré cliffs with views over the Atlantic Ocean and learn about the miracle that took place here.
Ilha Berlenga
This is an island 10km offshore. It is only 2.5 square kilometers and a natural reserve, home to thousands of sea birds including gulls, puffins and cormorants. It is accessible by ferry from Peniche.
Caldas da Rainha
The spa of Caldas da Rainha gradually developed around the Free Hospital which was founded by Queen Leonor in 1485. Today it is an important fruit growing region and a centre for the production of traditional ceramics
There are plenty of markets. The daily fruit market sells fruit, vegetables, nuts, cheese and some basket wear and ceramics.
Beach Activities:
The Lagoon
Perola Da Lagoa Beach - Sand-castles, paddling, sun-bathing, watching the fishermen and collecting cockles.
Your local beach with a few places to eat, but mainly for those who like the simple beach-life.
The Escola de Vela da Lagoa Sailing School, Foz Du Arelho
The school can be found on the north shore, at Foz Du Arelho. It offers activities such as: catamarans, toppers, windsurfing, kite-surfing, water-skiing, and canoeing. You can either hire the equipment and set-sail on your own or book lessons with a private coach. There are courses that consists of 5,3 hour days on your favourite activity or multi-activities. This is very popular with juniors as it gives them something to do throughout the week and gives the parents some well-earned time to sunbathe. Rates vary from 8 euros to 30 euros for equipment hire for 1 hour, or 60 euros for a 2 hour private lesson. Weekly courses are around 90 euros for the 15 hours.
Haliotis Aventuras Submersas - Diving Hotel Praia.
Golf:
Praia-D'El-Rey Golf Club
Vale de Janelas 2510 Óbidos
Tel. 262 905 005
Fax. 262 905 009
Clube de Golfe do Botado
Praia da Consolação
2520 Peniche
Tel. 262 757 700
Fax. 262 750 717
Clube de Golfe Golden Eagle
Quinta do Brincal. Arrouquelas
2040 Rio Maior
Tel. 243 908 148
Fax. 243 908 149
Vimeiro Golf Club
Praia de Porto Novo - Vimeiro
2560 Torres Vedras
Tel. 261 984 157
Fax. 261 984 621
Please ask for website addresses.