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Stay at Casa Bene and explore Obidos and the beautiful Silver Coast

Traditional Portuguese Villa and Small Casa in surrounding countryside close to Obidos and not far from the stunning Silver Coast beaches. Only 1 hours easy drive from Lisbon airport prices from £295 for 1 weeks rental. Mountain Bike, Surfing and Walking activities also available (please visit website for more details)

Outside: Set in beautiful surrounding countryside, with garden area, outdoor seating and barbecue area and fantastic views across several valleys.

Location: The village of Usseira has a fantastic restaurant 'Poço dos Sabores' a favourite with locals and tourists serving traditional Portuguese dishes, also in the village are bars some with pool tables, mini markets, cafes and small local shops.

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About Weather/Climate/Temperature
The Silver Coast has an almost perfect climate. Winters are mild with daytime temperatures averaging 17°. In the summer, cooling Atlantic breezes make for a comfortable 27° daytime average. The Silver Coast enjoys almost 275 days a year of sunshine.

About Beaches
The coastline from Lisbon up to Porto makes up the Costa de Prata, the Silver Coast. If you like long sandy beaches and huge crashing Atlantic breakers then the Portugal coast line will fit the bill. Long windswept sandy beaches and rugged Atlantic coast are its trademark; good for windsurfers, surfers and sun worshipers. The Silver Coast has a plethora of different types of resorts from quiet traditional fishing villages to busy family fun oriented destinations.

Many of the pretty villages along the Silver Coast have retained a traditional Portuguese culture and way-of-life amongst some of the best European beaches. Coimbra is the main city of this area being within easy driving distance of the coast as are some of Portugal's most impressive historical sights like the cathedrals around Batalha, Alcobaca and Fatima.

A few of the coastal towns still retain their fishing industry and there are plenty of traditional seaside resorts as well as more modern resorts with casinos and family attractions. Together with the Costa Verde around Porto and north up to the Spanish border, the Portugal coast line offers 600 kilometres of beach and surfing eutopia. Many resorts are the focus for surfing competitions during the year and there are plenty of outfits offering surfing tuition for novices through to advanced skill levels. Ericeira and Peniche, both on the Silver Coast, are amongst the most famous surfing resorts in Portugal and the world.

Many of the most popular beaches have sheltered areas for swimming and are patrolled by lifeguards. However, on this western Atlantic coastline the ocean can be pretty wild with a heavy undertow so some of the more out of the way beaches can be dangerous. The cleanliness of beaches has improved over recent years and there is now a longer list of Blue Flag rated beaches which mean these beaches should meet high standards for water quality and beach cleanliness

About Golfing
World class golf courses near by including: Praia D’El Rey, Golden Eagle, Bom Sucesso as well as Quinta da Marinha Oitavos and Clube de Golfe da Quinta da Marinha (Cascai), Penha Longa, Belas Clube de Campo, Botada, Vimeiro and Lisbon Sports Cub all within easy reachAbout Airport Information Lisbon's airport is an easy 75km drive. About Walking There are many walks throughout the Silver Coast region but very little info or maps available so why not join us on a day or two's guided walking and take a break from the beach.

Local Area Information
Nearby is the medieval walled town of Obidos the surf beaches of Peniche the spa town of Caldas da Rainha the safe bathing at the obidos lagoon the largest of its kind in Europe World class golf courses amazing local cuisine and plenty to do for all ages There are also outdoor activities including guided mountain biking walking and surfing