Bargain Property on the Silver Coast - Don't Miss Out!

September has begun and with it comes the serious buyers looking to invest in property on the Silver Coast.

Here at Prestige Portugal we are witnessing a sudden increase in enquiries with investors from the UK and other countries anxious to make the most of the good deals that are still around.

September is invariably a good time of the year to buy, the summer visitors have started to drift back home, the weather is still fabulous, flight prices have come down and the generous discounts and deals offered during the quieter summer months are still available.

So if you are considering investing in an apartment or villa here on the Silver Coast don’t leave it too late, come over now and see what this beautiful part of Portugal has to offer - and snap up a bargain before they disappear!


By Stephanie Johnson
stephanie@prestigeportugal.net

Back Home on the Silver Coast

After a month away I am now firmly back at my desk in the Prestige Portugal office here on the Silver Coast.

It is usual in Portugal, as it is in other countries in Europe, to take a long holiday in the summer – usually August – and then work through the rest of the year.

Now, you are probably wondering exactly why I would need a holiday when I live on the Silver Coast and enjoy wonderful blue skies and sunshine every day – and I can see your point. The beach at Sao Martinho do Porto is just ten minutes from our house so we regularly pop down to the bay for a paddle or stroll along the seafront.

The Silver Coast really is a fantastic place to live but it is also nice to have some time with my family so it was lovely to spend a few days in the UK, there are plenty of flights from Portugal to the UK at very reasonable prices and it is so easy to get from the Silver Coast to the airport in Lisbon that there is no excuse not to visit regularly.

However, I was very surprised when it rained while we were there – I had quite forgotten that could happen in August! Living in the Silver Coast sunshine seems to have made me rather blasé about the weather.

It's good to be home. . .



By Stephanie Johnson

stephanie@prestigeportugal.net

Silver Coast Football Starts

Lets just be honest for a second, Portugal had a terrible world cup, Christiano Ronaldo and his mates were simply awful. But all of that is over, and here on the Silver Coast, just like the rest of Portugal our attention shifts to Liga Sagres and the local teams back in action. Benfica are the reigning champs, and Braga, Porto and Sporting are all hoping to challenge for honours this season. Our local Silver Coast team, Leiria will be hoping to repeat the successful campaign they had last season.

Once again coffee shops, pubs and restaurants in Sao Martinho do Porto, Nazare and Foz do Arelho will be the discussion venues for the new season and while the national team trains in Obidos almost un-noticed, we wait in anticipation for the games to begin.

By Dylan Herholdt

Silver Coast Summer

Summer is here on the Silver Coast!

Once again vistors have got what they bargained for, glorious weather, sunshine, lazy days on the beach and plenty of entertainment in the evenings. In Nazare, Sao Martinho do Porto and Foz do Arelho the beaches have been packed with bodies looking to bronze. The promenades are buzzing in the evening with holiday makers enjoying beach-front restaurants, live music and pubs. This is the time to be on the Silver Coast.


By Dylan Herholdt

A Bargain Villa on the Silver Coast!

Here at Prestige Portugal Property we are pleased to announce our latest Silver Coast listing which, it has to be said, is an absolute bargain!

Where else can you find a fabulous four bedroom, three bathroom semi detached house with a sunny garden just a short drive from the beach for just €145,000?

The Silver Coast is a beautiful part of Portugal with so much going for it, but so far property prices here remain very competitive compared with other world class holiday destinations.

In a peaceful countryside setting on the edge of the small village of Bica, close to the historic town of Alcobaça this spacious house is ideal for either a holiday home away from the main tourist trail or full time residential use.

Nearby you will find a village bakery, café, shops and an excellent school, and with the beach at Sao Martinho do Porto just a 10 minute drive and Lisbon and the airport less than an hour it really couldn’t be in a better position.

The flexible accommodation offers four double bedrooms (one en suite), and three bathrooms. There is also an attic room that would be ideal as an office or play room.

Downstairs the large sitting room has French doors to the front and a beautiful ceramic floor. The kitchen is fully fitted and the sale will include all appliances.

In the basement is a very useful double garage with lots of storage space.

The current owners will also consider offers for the contents of the house all of which is in very good condition.

All in all this is a very good deal on a perfect family home so if you are considering an investment on the Silver Coast – I think you may have found it!. . .


By Stephanie Johnson
stephanie@prestigeportugal.net

Why Choose the Silver Coast to Invest in Your Holiday Home?

There are just so many reasons to choose the Silver Coast of Portugal as the perfect place to invest in a holiday home.

Firstly, the fabulous Silver Coast weather, blue skies and sunshine but never oppressive heat allowing you to spend plenty of time on the beach or by the pool but also making it possible for you to do other things without wilting in the heat.

Then there is the beauty of the landscape with stunning beaches, unspoilt countryside and historic towns and villages. The Silver Coast proudly boasts two World Heritage sites and has several award winning golf courses.

Accessibility is an important factor too, and with the A8 motorway taking you quickly and efficiently to Lisbon you can be at the airport in less than an hour.

All this obviously leads to the Silver Coast proving to be a popular holiday destination, meaning excellent rental returns for owners of villas or apartments as well providing a perfect family holiday for yourself whenever you wish.

Property prices on the Silver Coast are very favourable indeed, and with the exchange rate now greatly improved investors from the UK find they get even more for their money.

So, what are you waiting for?


By Stephanie Johnson
stephanie@prestigeportugal.net

Fascinating Architecture on the Silver Coast of Portugal

The medieval town of Obidos on Portugal’s Silver Coast is widely documented as being an interesting place to visit, with its imposing castle and beautifully preserved cobbled streets lined with white washed houses.

Just outside Obidos is a fascinating hexagonal church that rises from the level plain in a very prominent fashion which has always reminded me of a giant wedding cake!

Hundreds of years ago this area was under water, as the Obidos Lagoon at one time came right up to the town, but since the lagoon receded in more recent times (relatively speaking!) the fertile land has been cultivated and built on.

The unusual church which is dedicated to Senhor da Pedra was built in the middle of the 18th century at the height of the Baroque period but was never quite finished with many of the details missing.

An ancient stone cross which used to stand nearby is now displayed behind glass inside one of the wedge shaped chapels within the church.

Looking down from the castle walls that surround Obidos you can’t help but notice the distinctive hexagonal church with its shiny green tiled roof which enjoys a reputation as one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Portugal.

Portugal’s Silver Coast is such an interesting place to visit with not only beautiful beaches and award winning golf courses but also so much history and culture - in fact something for everyone!


By Stephanie Johnson
stephanie@prestigeportugal.net