Our lovely Portuguese home has 3/4 bedrooms (sofa bed downstairs), 3 bathrooms. Set on a hill on the edge of a quiet village overlooking the ocean. Outside there is a brick built BBQ, sink, patio furniture, heated swimming pool (except July and August). The house is screened for privacy and has fly screens. Car hire is recommended to make the most of your stay. Within a 5 minute drive from Areia Branca one of our local beach areas.
This charming and genuine Portuguese village offers shops, bars, cafes which are all within a 5 min walk. Close by the village there are 3 large supermarkets (including Lidl, Pingo Doce and Intermarche). Opened in February is the Dinosaur Park 5 minute drive away. There is a bread and fish van that comes through the village everyday they honk their horns to catch your attention. There is a wonderful cafe at top of village called Zambujo, if you fancy a meal locally one night.
Lourinhã: Market on the first Monday of the month next to Lidl, bus station, shops, restaurants and bars. Lourinha is famous for its brandy, architecture and Jurassic museums.
Areia Branca: Place of the white sand. The waves of Areia Branca Beach are among the best for either learning or engaging in either surfing or bodyboarding. The beach is watched by lifeguards on duty, and offers sun-shades for rental for a small fee. On the beach promenade there are lots of small cafes, bars and good restaurants. The bars along the prom during the day and most of the evening are family orientated and later the adults can enjoy themselves until the early hours.
Peniche and the sea are inseparable. There are many wonderful fish restaurants by the harbour in Peniche and fabulous value for money. It is one of the largest traditional fishing ports in Portugal and a major Atlantic hub for maritime-tourist activities. Peniche is also known for the art of bobbin lacework. The Nature Reserve on the Island of Berlengas is a boat ride away you may even see the dolphins. Its translucent waters are ideal for divers, who will find here a natural sanctuary for sea flora and fauna. The choppy sea and the seclusion of the Island have also prompted many mysterious stories about fishermen and sunken vessels off this coast. It’s only natural that the sea dominates the local cuisine, so you mustn’t leave Peniche without tasting the bouillabaisse, the seafood rice or the charcoal-grilled sardines, for dessert, we recommend the almond cakes, whether an “Amigo de Peniche” or the biscuits called “Esses”. The market here is a great place to buy fish straight off the boats and is held from 7am to 2pm every day except Mondays. There is also a big monthly market held behind the Intermarche supermarket on the last Thursday every month except August.
Obidos a stunning medieval walled city an all year round attraction and hosts the Festival of Chocolate in February, during the summer season there are outdoor concerts, medieval festival held in July, Christmas Festival in December and has stunning views, shops and restaurants next to beautifully painted churches provides an unforgettable day out. There is also a market held every Saturday morning during the summer season. The main thoroughfare, Rua Direita, is lined with little craft shops, bars and restaurants and worth visiting. A wide range of local products are on offer - traditional ceramics, contemporary glass, wicker baskets, miniature windmills and handmade embroidery. A particular speciality of Óbidos is Ginjinha, a cherry liquer typically served in a cup made of chocolate. Every Saturday from 9am to 3pm an organic produce market is held at the main entrance to the town, Porta da Vila. On the first Sunday of the month an antiques market is held in the car park outside the castle walls. The village of Amoreira on the road between Óbidos and Serra D'el Rei hosts a big market on the 4th Saturday of the month.
LOCAL ACTIVITIES - Go Karting, mini Golf, Tennis, Museums, Surfing, Diving, Fishing, Wine routes, Bars, Restaurants, several Golf Courses, Dino Park and a water park
