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Costa Prata Description
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 suit you well. 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, and between comfortable distance from Lisbon and Porto as are some of
Portugal's most impressive historical sights like the cathedrals around Batalha,
Alcobaça and Fátima. 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 utopia. 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.
There are three towns that do enjoy some protection and endeavour to maintain a
fishing industry. These are Aveiro, Figueira da Foz and Nazaré. Inland the
situation changes to a tourist’s haven with a wide choice of interesting and
historic locations to visit.
The area economically is mainly reliant on small and medium size industries.
However, not to be overlooked is the important agriculture industry and the
production of wine. Local wood is the raw material supporting the production of
furniture, building materials and paper pulp. In the region there is also
non-metal ores such as clay, sand and limestone, all of which provide for
by-product industries.
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Costa Prata Beaches
Alcobaça - Praia Água de Madeiros
Alcobaça - Praia da Légua
Alcobaça - Praia Pedra do Ouro
Caldas da Rainha - Praia Foz do Arelho-Mar
Cantanhede - Praia da Tocha
Figueira da Foz - Praia da Costa de Lavos
Figueira da Foz - Praia Cova Gala
Figueira da Foz - Praia da Figueira da Foz-Relógio
Figueira da Foz - Praia da Leirosa
Figueira da Foz - Praia dos Quiaios
Ílhavo - Praia da Barra
Ílhavo - Praia da Costa Nova
Lourinhã - Praia do Porto Dinheiro
Lourinhã - Praia do Vale Mitão
Mira - Praia da Mira
Nazaré - Praia da Nazaré
Ovar - Praia da Cortegaça
Ovar - Praia de Esmoriz
Ovar - Praia do Furadouro
Peniche - Praia Baleal Norte
Peniche - Praia Baleal-Sul
Peniche - Praia da Consolação
Peniche - Praia da Cova de Alfarroba
Peniche - Praia de Gambôa
Peniche - Praia do Medão-Supertubos
Peniche - Praia de S. Bernardino
Pombal - Praia Osso da Baleia
Torres Vedras - Praia Azul
Torres Vedras - Praia Física-Santa Cruz
Torres Vedras - Praia Formosa
Torres Vedras - Praia do Mirante
Torres Vedras - Praia Navio
Torres Vedras - Praia Santa Rita Sul
Torres Vedras - Praia Pisão-Santa Cruz
Vagos - Praia da Vagueira
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