Further information about places of interest:
Nazare, Sitio and Leuchturm, as well as Fatima, the most picturesque beach in Portugal, Batalha, a place of pilgrimage, Alcobaca monastery, Berlenga Island, snorkelling, ferries with daily rides, Lisbon, shopping, walking, sightseeing, historical center, museums, zoo, the Expo-areas with the big oceanarium, the shopping center Vasco da Gama, the old district Bairro Alto with its numerous restaurants and night life, and many more. You can drive over the bridge Vasco da Gama, as well as 25 de April with view of the Cristo Rei statue on the other shore. A very children friendly beach is Baleal and Foz do Arelho, close located. We recommend the beaches in Costa da Caparica and Sesimbra for day trips. The Nature Reserve Serra da Arabida bei Sesimbra, with its hidden beaches and panoramic views up to Alentejo are an absolute insider’s tip. Cascais, Sintra and Estoril are also worth a day trip.
Further information about shopping possibilities:
The close located fishing village Peniche, as well as Serra del Rei offer shopping possibilities. There you can find fish, meat and fruit, vegetables, and everything that your heart desires. You can also go for lunch or dinner to numerous restaurants in the neighbourhood. The restaurants in Peniche, near the port offer delicious fish dishes, grilled fish and sea food. The complex itself has a small store (200 m), where you can buy food and products for your daily needs. In the Club-House you will find a good restaurant accessible to everyone. Further, there is the Mariott-Hotel with its first-class and very popular restaurant. Of course, you can order your food by phone everywhere, or you can enjoy eating on the terrace. Next to the swimming pool, there are 2 barbecues.
Golf resort:
This is considered to be one of the best golf complexes in the entire continental Europe, and it is the perfect place for a golf vacation in Portugal. The motto of the Links-Style Championship Golf Course is ‚Variety’. Cliffs, dunes, fur trees, furze and heathers make the game even more challenging and interesting. Enjoy a truly unforgettable Lisbon-Portugal Golf vacation, where the green intermingles with the blues of the sea. Awards: The Best Golf Course in Portugal, according to the 2002/2003 Peugeot Golf Guide. It was placed number 13 in the continental Europe best golf courses ranking, according to Golf World Magazine. It is also among the most popular golf courses in the Lisbon Golf Coast Region. It is also the winner of IAGTO-Award, Best Established Golf Destination in 2003, Golf Resort of the year 2007 in Europe.