Things to do for Beaches & Surf

Nature & Outdoors

Beach hopping: from Porto Novo to Assenta

This inspiring 20 km-long beach hopping route will lead you from Valmitão to Assenta beach across the most incredible natural settings of Center of Portugal's west coast. That continues to impress travellers with its wilderness and unrivalled pristine beauty.  (...)

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Paimogo

152 millions of years ago dinosaurs used to stroll along Paimogo beach, a true must for palaeontology lovers. But not only. Also for book worms. When the tide is low, we can see the face of Literature Nobel Prize José (...)

Beaches & Surf

Porto Dinheiro

Porto Dinheiro beach, located only half an hour away south from Peniche, is one of the most jaw-dropping beaches of Center of Portugal's west coast. Rich in paleontological heritage, unique fishing traditions, along with a soul-touching natural landscape of cliffs (...)

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Porto das Barcas

Porto das Barcas beach is a dream come true for palaeontology enthusiasts. It was in this beach, located half an hour away from Peniche, that the biggest dinosaur footprints were discovered! Some are so well preserved that you can actually (...)

Cities & Villages

Dona Maria Hotel

Dona Maria Hotel benefits from an outstanding location in front of the marina of the enchanting coastal city Figueira da Foz. A brand new hotel, beautifully decorated, that offers all modern comfort, along with peacefulness.   (...)

Cities & Villages

Almaa da Ria

Nestled between the iconic Aveiro Lagoon and the sea, only 5 minutes away from Aveiro, Almaa da Ria is an inspiring holiday home that offers the perfect balance between nature and culture, peacefulness and memorable experiences. (...)

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Beaches of Caldas da Rainha

Explore the eye-catching beaches of Caldas da Rainha amidst never-ending dunes and unrivalled natural settings! (...)

Beaches & Surf

Beaches of Óbidos

Discover the embracing charm of Óbidos beaches, along with the uniqueness of Óbidos Lagoon, a place of unrivalled natural beauty! (...)

Beaches & Surf

The power of nature

Nazaré is the finest example of the relentless power of Mother Nature. The giant wave surfed by Hawaiian surfer Garret McNamara on November 1st 2011 has changed the fate of this charming fishing town. Nowadays, the whole economy of Nazaré (...)

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Our islands

Heavenly placed on the shore of Peniche, Berlenga archipelago is the only island reserve in the Portuguese mainland. Berlenga, Estelas and surrounding islands were classified Berlenga Natural Reserve on September 3rd 1981. (...)

Beaches & Surf

From Peniche to Ericeira

We leave the gravity-defying waves of Nazaré and set for the discovery of Peniche, a paradise for geology, bird-watching, surf and diving aficionados. (...)

Cities & Villages

From Nazaré to Peniche

We say goodbye to the unique classical charm of Figueira da Foz and head to a once small fishing town that became a major surf Mecca, Nazaré. (...)