Villas & Apartments on the Silver Coast, Portugal

As you watch the morning mist rise off the Atlantic Ocean in the morning, you will see miles of clean beaches, rocky coves and cliffs, along Portugal's Silver Coast. As you travel inland, you will see country towns, windmills and pear orchards. If you happen to be a wine lover, you'll find some fine vineyards to visit, including Quina dos Loridos and Quinto do Sangiunhal.

Many travellers consider the Silver Coast of Portugal to be her last unspoiled gem. People in the area have a simple and happy lifestyle, and they enjoy sharing quality time and good foods with their family and friends. The Portuguese people are generally friendly toward visitors, and the travellers' money goes further here than in some other European countries. Your family will enjoy horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, riding bikes in the hills and valleys, or even go-carting in Bombarral. Renting holiday villas on Silver Coast is an excellent idea for a summer holiday as the area boasts great golf and you can golf during the daytime hours in all the seasons except winter.

The Silver Coast takes its name from the sun's effect on the Atlantic Ocean waves in the area. In a way that is dissimilar to the more famous southern area of Portugal, in this area you will find charming villages and a real view of how the Portuguese people live. Along with this, you can enjoy some of the most stunning beaches you'll see in Europe. The mass market of tourism has not discovered this area yet, so you'll have more beach space to yourself but you will be sure to find an apartment of holiday villas in Arganil which is a lovely area know for it's hills and beautiful scenery.

Similar to most areas of Portugal, you'll find that the Silver Coast is mainly comprised of villages and small towns. Oppressive cities and overcrowded roads are not the norm over most of the area of Portugal. The village life may even move at a slower pace than you are accustomed to, which is actually a nice way to spend your vacation.