Investing in the Silver Coast Portugal

Buying property in Silver Coast Portugal is currentlyAscensao, festivals in Sobral, Monte Agraco and
popular with Europeans, but as of yet, not so muchArruda dos Vinhos, Feiras da Cebola e das
with the British property buyers. This is becauseTasquinhas and hundreds more fairs, festivals and
properties are relatively inexpensive and transport linkspopular gatherings.
to/from the UK are getting better and cheaper to theThe region has many hotels with superb facilities and
Silver Coast.innumerable restaurants, bars and lively venues which
Buying property in Silver Coast Portugal offers superbensure that one's first visit to the Western region is
beach holiday facilities with a great summer climate,never the last.
great culture, architecture and history. Also, the SilverFor golf enthusiasts the Western Region is the new
Coast is tipped to see significant capital property valuedestination in Portugal. Golf Courses at Praia del Rey
rises in the coming years.(18 holes)and Rio Maior (18 holes) are complemented
Portugal is an evergreen in the overseas propertyby 9-hole courses at Consolacao and Porto Novo. The
market. Build quality is high, property prices have grownBom Sucesso and Perola da Lagoa 18-hole courses
a steady 10-15% per annum since the Millennium, andare actually already under construction and the brand
there is a broad choice of property across the pricenew project of the 18-hole course of Foz do Arelho,
range and country. The price grow within the Silverwhich will be the hugest should begin within the year
Coast in the following years will reach possibly the 252008.
to 35%.The natural abundance of the area is enhanced by
Buying property in Silver Coast Portugal offers goodbeautiful fine-sanded beaches, where the sands
prospects for rental from both the local market andshimmer like silver, at Santa Cruz, Porto Novo, Areia
from holidaymakers, and with the potential of significantBranca, Sao Bernardino, Consolacao, Peniche, Baleal,
property price rises on the Silver Coast Portugal, thisFoz do Arelho and Salir do Porto. Local crafts can be
could be the ideal place to invest in a holiday home.found in Peniche, which is notable for its lace, and in
Portugal still has great appeal as it has a benign taxCaldas da Rainha, which is one of the most important
system which allows avoidance of the worst effectscentres for ceramics in Portugal.
of capital gains and inheritance tax and can put you inThe new Peniche recreation centre is a base for
a lower tax band.water sports, with a haven of fishing and scuba-diving
Why buy in the the Silver Coastin Berlenga. Santa Cruz and Peniche (Supertubos
Property experts have been advising clients to lookbeach and Lagide beach) are the places for surf
beyond the Algarve, with its pockets of overgrowing,lovers. The Obidos lake has sailing, rowing and
and invest instead in homes 45 minutes drive fromwindsurfing. Montejunto, Serrado Socorro and Santa
Lisbon on Portugals Silver Coast.Rita beach are the main locations for paragliding and
According to international property specialists the Silverhang-gliding. The Santa Cruz aerodrome, with its flying
Coast is now the up-and-coming area in Portugal.school, offers flights in light aircraft and gliders.
Many Brits are selling up in the Algarve and moving upThere are equestrian centres in the Hotel Golf Mar, in
to the Oeste Region, which is located just north ofMarquiteira (Lourinha), in Atouguia da Baleia - at the
Lisbon. This area is still very Portuguese, with farmingQuinta das Tripas and the Quintas de Bom Sucesso -
the main source of income for the locals. It does notLourinha, S. Sebastido - Arruda dos Vinhos, Quinta da
die in the winter because most of the locals areFerraria and Cortisada - Rio Maior.
Portuguese. The cost of properties is so muchA region for health
cheaper than on the Algarve, so there is still room toHealthcare facilities are modern and efficient and offer
make money in this area.a good range of public and private services for all your
What of the place itself?requirements. In addition the region offers several
The Silver Coast stretches from Porto down tothermal baths: Vimeiro (digestive system, circulatory
Portugals capital Lisbon and hugs the North Atlanticsystem, respiratory system and skin), Cucos
coastline; it is home to beautiful beaches, amazing cliffs,(metabolic and endocrine systems, rheumatics,
quaint fishing villages, lush rolling countryside and somemuscular and skeletal systems) and Torres Vedras
of the most fascinating historic sites in Portugal. Hereand Caldas da Rainha - the oldest in Europe
you can discover pretty villages and a real Portuguese(respiratory system, rheumatics, muscular and skeletal
way of life.systems).
The Silver Coast is a particularly good bet for thoseA region for Gourmets
with holiday lets in mind, thanks to the new A8Gastronomy in the region is rich and varied: there are
motorway which has cut journey times from Lisbon tomany delicious pork dishes, oven baked kid, stewed
the Silver Coast considerably, opening the atmosphericrabbit with rice, celebrated fish stews, baked or boiled
towns of Caldas da Rainha and Turcifal, and prettysea bream and rock bass from Peniche, eels and
villages, such as Peniche, up to tourists and investors.cockles from the Obidos lake and shellfish from the
There is a wide range of property available on thebeds at Porto de Barcas (lagosta suada - sweating
Silver Coast. You can find traditional farmhouses inlobster - is a delicacy which can only be found in the
need of renovation, but there has also been a fairWestern Region).
amount of developments popping up and luxury villasThe gastronomical influence of history is evident in
with pools and apartments in complexes are easy totrouxas de ovos, lampreias de ovos (sweet dishes
find.made with eggs) and cavacas (light crisp cakes) from
All of this is now less than an hour drive from LisbonCaldas da Rainha, bean pies from Torres Vedras and
International airport along the new A8 motorway, linkingpaes de lo (sponge cakes) from Landal, Painho and
the vibrant capital of Portugal with historic Oporto inRio Maior. All are complemented by the taste and
the North. This little known region is opening its doors toaroma of apples and pears.
the outside world.The Western region is also one of the largest wine
A region for lifegrowing areas in Portugal and indeed the world. The
Exploring the tranquil towns, villages and countryside ofarea boasts full-bodied, aromatic red wines with
this beautiful region will confirm to you that here is aexcellent alcoholic content: the wines of the south
place that genuinely has the best of both worlds.(castas Camarate, Periquita and Tinto Miudo) are lively
Whilst offering a life of rural calm amidst thewhen young, intense yet well balanced and with an
spectacular scenery, at the same time it is perfectlyexquisite bouquet when aged.
equipped with access to all the modern facilities ofThe white wines of the north are deliciously fruity
transport, healthcare, education and leisure that make(castas Arinto, Fernao Pires, Vital). Out of this diversity,
life a pleasure for all generations.the wine-growing areas of Obidos and Alenquer,
The Western Region enjoys entertainments andArruda dos Vinhos and Torres Vedras were born in
events throughout the year: concerts, art exhibitions,1989. The region is also known for its light wines with
the Torres carnival - the most Portuguese event inlower alcohol content, and for the only DOC (controlled
Portugal, the Caldas da Rainha ceramics and fruit fairs,standard of origin) classified brandy in Portugal -
the Bombarral wine festival, Peniches Festas daAguardente Vinica from Lourinha.
Nuestra Senhora da Boa Viagem, the MontejuntoHope to meet you soon in the Silver Coast of Portugal.
popular festival (Cadaval), Alenquers Feira da