The region

The beaches of Foz do Arelho are easy and quick to reach by bike or car. They connect the Atlantic Ocean and the Obidos Lagoon and offer many water sports opportunities within a short distance. There is parking space near the beaches.

Thermal springs, rich in history, a colourful fruit and vegetable market and exciting ceramics: Caldas da Rainha is a small town worth seeing, which is also very suitable for shopping. “Caldas da Rainha” means something like “the queen’s thermal baths”.

Nazaré is not just about waves. It is a charming fishing town where you can feel the enormous importance of tradition. A gigantic wave over 30 meters high that surfing legend Garrett McNamara rode on Praia do Norte in 2011 changed the fate of this picturesque coastal town forever. Or, as the surfers say: Naza!

The Óbidos Lagoon is a large coastal lagoon, five kilometres long and almost one kilometre wide. It is connected to the Atlantic Ocean at Foz do Arelho and is therefore constantly changing.

São Martinho do Porto has one of the most popular beaches in Portugal. It is the ideal place for families. The beach is actually a bay with calm, not too cold water, and therefore an ideal and safe bathing area. São Martinho do Porto beach is connected to the Salir do Porto beach by footpaths.

Lisbon is both a modern and historic city situated on seven hills. Here you can stroll through historic districts; visit monasteries, churches and museums, take a boat trip on the Tejo, spend time shopping and dance the night away in one of the trendy clubs.