Stretching from Lisbon to Fiqueira da Foz, Portugal’s Costa de Prata (Silver Coast) is a gem of largely undiscovered beauty and gets its name from the effect of the sun on the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

Unlike its more famous and populous cousin in the south of the country here you can discover pretty villages and a real Portuguese way-of-life amongst stunning coastal scenery fringed with the best beaches in Europe. Because much of this area of Portugal remains undiscovered by the mass tourism market you can guarantee a beach to yourself even in the height of the season if you are prepared to drive and walk a little way.

Like most of Portugal the Silver Coast comprises mainly small towns and villages. You will find the Portuguese people to be exceptionally friendly and visits to the many non-touristy destinations, which abound the area are immensely rewarding.

Refer to the section below for more information on some of the many places, which you can visit easily from the apartment and which make this area so fascinating.