Costa de Prata Attractions
The Costa de Prata, the "silver coast", the central stretch of the Portuguese Atlantic coast between the Cabo da Roca and the mouth of the Douro, has long been favored for summer holidays by the people of Portugal.
The attractive landscape is one of broad beaches, fringed by dunes or edged by cliffs, of pinewoods and olive-groves, with its working windmills adding a touch of the picturesque.
Its cold sea temperatures and bracing, if not windy, climate make the Costa de Prata less than ideal for anyone wanting a holiday spent solely on the beach.
The attractive landscape is one of broad beaches, fringed by dunes or edged by cliffs, of pinewoods and olive-groves, with its working windmills adding a touch of the picturesque.
Its cold sea temperatures and bracing, if not windy, climate make the Costa de Prata less than ideal for anyone wanting a holiday spent solely on the beach.
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Ericeira, Portugal
Picturesquely located above the steep and rocky coast, full of clefts and caves, Ericeira (pop. 4,500), which has a long tradition as a little port and fishing village, is 50km/31mi northwest of Lisbon. Nowadays the fishing is mostly for crayfish and its decline as a port earlier this century has meant Ericeira has come increasingly to rely on earnings from tourism generated by the nearby beaches.
Espinho, Portugal
A seaside resort 15km/9mi south of Oporto, Espinho is dominated by foreign tourists, and has a broad beach of coarse sand and a fine seafront promenade. It has a wide range of recreation facilities, including an 18 hole golf course and a landing field for light aircraft.
Praia de Santa Cruz
Around Praia de Santa Cruz are extensive beaches of fine sand, bordered by rocks and green hills.
Facilities
Beach
Praia do Porto Novo
Around Praia do Porto Novo are extensive beaches of fine sand, bordered by rocks and green hills.
Facilities
Beach
Sao Pedro de Muel, Portugal
The pretty beach resort of Sao Pedro de Muel is set in pinewoods some 20km/12mi north of Nazaré.
Facilities
Beach
Vimeiro, Portugal
About 4km/2.5mi inland is the spa of Vimeiro, with a golf course.
This nine hole golf course is situated alongside the banks of the River Alcabrichel. Scenic views of the sea can be observed between the cliffs at Vimeiro.
This nine hole golf course is situated alongside the banks of the River Alcabrichel. Scenic views of the sea can be observed between the cliffs at Vimeiro.
