The Silver Coast's most famous beaches
The coast between São Pedro de Moel and Peniche is one of the most beautiful regions in Portugal! Offering a mix of semi-secret beaches, nestled between rocky coves, and vast stretches of golden sand accessed by pine tree lined paths, this coastline is over 80 km long and has something to offer for everyone!
Traveling from north to south, discover the Silver Coast's most famous beaches, with insider tips on what to do, lesser known gems that don't appear on tourist routes and suggestions of some of our favourite places to eat!
From the romantic S. Pedro de Moel to the wild beauty of the coast north of Nazaré...
Our road trip starts at Praia de São de Moel, known for its iconic lighthouse built over the Penedo da Saudade. In this land of romantic legends and poets, embraced by the Leiria Pine Forest (also known as "Pinhal do Rei", the king's forest), beautiful beach houses guide you along the village, where balconies with typical wooden railings open onto a breathtaking view of the sea.
Although it is relatively small, São Pedro de Moel beach is absolutely beautiful, offering the perfect conditions to spend a day with your family on the sand or enjoy lunch in one of the many local restaurants available.
São Pedro de Moel Beach
To the north, smaller beaches such as Praia da Concha offer plenty of privacy and wooden walkways to stretch your legs!
To the South, you will also find several lesser-known beaches where you can relax or spend the day fishing, such as Pedra do Ouro and Polvoeira.
A fabulous wooden walkway connects these beaches to Paredes da Vitória, with several viewpoints surrounded by sand dunes and maritime vegetation. The pine trees on this part of the Silver Coast creep and coil like snakes, under the influence of the sea winds. An ideal scenery to stretch your legs, ride a bike or simply stop to contemplate the sunset!
If you look north, Paredes da Vitória beach is protected by a giant rock known as "Castelo" (castle) or "Leão" (lion). On clear days, the sky is painted with paragliders who enjoy a different view of one of the most beautiful beaches on the Silver Coast!
Paredes da Vitória Beach
Further south, at Vale Furado the colours change dramatically, with high cliffs in shades of yellows and reds, sculpted by the slow action of seawater, rain and winds. It's a stunning beach to relax and contemplate nature, especially at the viewpoint at the top of the parking lot where the sunset is breathtaking.
The descent to Vale Furado beach is steep but easily accessible, through a dirt path that leads to a small waterfall whose stream reaches all the way to the sea — a wonderful spot for children to play safely!
Although the beach is not watched and the facilities are limited, the amazing landscape makes a visit here very worthwhile!
