A Toast from the Silver Coast

A Poem for Christmas. . .

At this time of year we bring you good cheer
And hope that you get what you wish for
Chocolates or wine, would be just divine
But how about a luxury beachfront apartment instead?

Here at Prestige Property Portugal on the sunny Silver Coast in Portugal we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe, happy and prosperous New Year.

Boas Festas!

By Stephanie Johnson

Nazare, sunset capital of Portugal.

It was a case of the right place at the right time, I was on my way into Nazare to grab a bite to eat. Driving along the beach front I was trying to decide where to go eat, there is a lot to choose from in Nazare, there’s the caravans on the beach selling hot dogs, burgers and bifanas, or there is an amazing fish restaurant across the road from the beach called Riamar which does delicious Santola (crab) or if you are in the mood for Chinese there is a fantastic chinese restaurant.

As I was weighing up my options I looked to the left and there it was, one of the most spectacular sunsets I have seen for a long time, there were people walking up and down the peer where I was standing but everyone was quiet almost as if we were all in awe of this breathtaking moment.

The restaurants and snack bars that line the beach front of this Silver Coast town could not be more different but they all have one thing in common they look onto a gorgeous beach and customers sitting enjoying a tasty meal can watch some of the most beautiful sunsets in the world.

By Dylan Herholdt

Latest Propert Listing: New Sea View Apartments, Silver Coast

Our latest property listing are these spacious 1 bed apartments in Foz do Arelho on the Silver Coast. ‘Foz’ as it is known by locals is a stunning beach front town on the Silver Coast, situated at the mouth of the spectacular Obidos Lagoon. Foz do Arelho is famous for miles of untouched beaches, calm swimming waters and a vibrant night life, featuring some of the region’s most popular night clubs and beach front pubs.

In the heart of this amazing place you will find these new apartments, built in a closed condominium with guest and basement parking, condo swimming pool, children’s pool, garden and the most breathtaking sea views.

Only 4 units available at amazing prices.

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Latest Property listing: 3 bed duplex apartment, bay view, pool, roof terrace

Our latest property listing is a spacious, 3 bed, duplex apartment in São Martinho do Porto on the Silver Coast. Located less than 1km from the gorgeous shell shaped bay where the beach front is lined with restaurants, pubs and shops, it is the perfect location for a holiday home and offers good rental potential as well. The apartment is in great condition and features a fully fitted kitchen, central heating, electric shutters and double glazed windows. The condominium fees are very low and the block of apartments includes an indoor swimming pool and sauna.

The apartment also features a large roof terrace with lovely bay and countryside views.

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Highlighted property: Luxury Sao Martinho Do Porto apartments, Silver Coast

Our highlighted property is this development of Luxury apartments. Situated in the gorgeous São Martinho do Porto on the Silver Coast. Baia Residence was has been built in 3 phases. This has been a very popular development for us and sold very well. Phase 1 was completed last year and sold out off plan, phase 2 was completed a month ago and was originally sold out off plan but a few units have come back on to the market for amazing prices. Lastly phase 3 is in construction and due for completion in December, the last 3 units are available with the majority of this development already sold out.

No expense has been spared on the finishes and fittings: Electric shutters, double glazed windows, fully fitted kitchens, central vacuum, air conditioning in every room, huge balconies, heated condo pool, condominium lounge, basement parking, stone counter tops in the kitchens, wooden flooring on the bedrooms, exotic marble in the bathrooms and built in surround sound . . . that’s right! Speakers in every room, even the bathrooms.

Located just a short 7 minute walk from the breath taking shell shaped bay of São Martinho do Porto and beach front shops, restaurants and pubs, these apartments are perfectly located and present the best there is in luxury living.

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Property Highlight: Luxury apartments, Nazare, Silver Coast, Portugal

Nazare, one of Portugals oldest fishing village is one of the real gems of the Silver Coast. Visitors from all over the world have fallen in love with the golden beaches, the marina, the restaurants, the vibrant nightlife and the breath taking white cliffs that tower above this unique place.

At the heart of this amazing village you will find 'Colinas Da Nazare', luxury apartments in a fantastic location. These apartments are in construction and promise to be absolutely stunning. Lovely stone flooring and counter tops in the fully fitted kitchens, exotic marble in the bathrooms, luxury fittings such as central vacuum, built in sound system, air conditioning in every room, large balconies and warm wooden flooring in the bedrooms.

The development also includes 3 levels of underground parking and to top it all off, literally, a pool and decking area on the roof, with a glorious view of the white cliffs, the ocean, the beach and the marina. There is a condominium lounge and decking area where occupants of the apartments can relax, enjoy a drink and take in the breath taking sea views and sunsets.

With completion scheduled for early 2010, everything is moving along swiftly and with only a few apartments still available Colinas Da Nazare is going to be a wonderful and exclusive development for people to both live and holiday.

The development presents a great investment opportunity, with good rental potential due to the quality of the build, luxury fittings and finishings and the fact that development is less than 5 minutes walk from the beach front.

Live the dream . . .

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Chita celebration on the Silver Coast

'Chita' is the name given to a traditional printed cotton fabric from Alcobaça that emerged thorughout Europe in the 18th and 19th century and became an extremely popular fabric to be used for both clothing and decoration.

A dance also developed over the years involving this famous fabric and it was to this end that the celebrations commenced on the 22nd of August in Sao Martinho do Porto on the Silver Coast. People were invited to a Chita dance celebration and competition where prizes were given, the entry fee was a small €10 and all participants had to wear something made from the traditional Chita fabric.

The event started 23:30 on the beach front of the beautiful Sao Martinho do Porto bay, the music was loud the clothing vibrant and everyone danced the night away until the early hours of the morning.

Latest property listing: Investment apartments, Nazare

Located in the wonderful village of Nazare, for years Nazare has been a popular place for ortugues people from Lisbon and elsewhere to go for holiday, on saturdays and sundays the beach is packed with families enjoying the glorious sun, golden sand and the promenade that stretches from one end to the next. The beach front is lined with pubs, coffee shops, restaurants and stores.

At night Nazare remains busy, with a host of popular pubs, restaurants and night clubs. The promenade buzzes all night with people strolling up and down and stopping off at the different venues for a drink, coffee, meal or a dance.

The village of Nazare is set for some major development; a new golf course, state of the art hospital and the brand new Marina. Anybody who owns property in Nazare will enjoy huge increases in property value over the next few years as the area continues to develop.

These apartments are perfectly located, will be beautifully finished and will be built 50m's away from the new Marina. This presents an amazing investment opportunity.

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Latest Property Listing:Newly Built Villa, countryside views.

The newly built 3 bed 3 bath Villa is located in the peaceful village of Tornada, under an hour away from Lisbon, Tornada is close to some of the most popular places on the Silver Coast; Caldas Da Rainha, Sao Martinho Do Porto, Foz De Arelho and Salir do Porto. It is a short 10 minute drive to some of the Silver Coasts amazing beaches in Foz De Arelho, Salir Do Porto and Sao Martinho Do Porto.

For a something in the evenings, the villa is 10 minutes away from Caldas Da Rainha with its vibrant pubs, street market and shopping centre. Alternatively the villa is also within 10 minutes of Foz De Arelho where you have the option of 'Green Hill' which is a very popular club or some great beach front pubs that are always busy in the summer.

The Villa is perfectly situated, close to everything you need. In addition it is beautifully finished, warm wooden flooring in the bedrooms, a cozy fire place in the living room, spacious kitchen and plenty of outside space as well as garage and BBQ.

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Latest Listing: Semi-detached villas 200m's from the beach

Stylish semi-detached villa in prime location, less than 200m's from the beach.

Situated in the gorgeous 'Areia Branca', these villas have sea views, private basement garage, semi-fitted kitchens, modern finishes, central heating, electric shutters and more. Areia Branca is famous for its relaxed lifestyle and sun soaked beach, these villas are literally a minutes walk from these gorgeous beaches and sea front reastaurants and bars.

The area is abour 45 minutes away from Lisbon

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Latest Listing: Beach front duplex apartment in Sao Martinho Do Porto

This big T5 duplex apartment is in the perfect location.

Situated beach front on the magnificent shell shaped bay of Sao Mrtinho do Porto. This is an amazing place. The expression 'safe as houses' must have originated from this place. The food is divine, the weather glorious, the atmosphere care free and the people are truly wonderful.

Sao Martinho Do Porto has been a popular place for people from Lisbon and further north to visit and was once the holiday destination of the Portuguese royal family. The Promenade is lined with delicious fish restaurants, interesting shops, pubs, local coffee shops and ice cream parlours for those who need a spoil.

The apartment is not actually facing the strip which is a good thing because the strip gets quite noisy in the summer and until late, but from the side of the building there is a gorgeous view of the bay from either the terrace or balconies. This apartment has 5 spacious bedrooms, a traditional kitchen, 3 large balconies and a huge terrace, as well as BBQ and basement garage.

Latest Listing: Traditional Villa in Foz De Arelho

This traditional Villa is in amazing condition. Located on a large piece of land with some fruit trees and space for a large garden and swimming pool. The Villa has recently been restored with stunning flooring and stylish bathrooms, including a hydro massage shower. The shower even has a remote control! The villa also has a nice outside patio, spacious fully fitted kitchen, fire place and garage.

The villa located in the beautiful village of Foz De Arelho, minutes away from the beach, and the breath taking lagoon mouth where the sea and lagoon meets. Foz De Arelho on the Silver Coast, with its stunning beaches and beach front bars and restaurants, easily accessible from the A8 motorway and under an hour away from Lisbon. It is a very popular place in the summer and also has some very popular clubs and bars in the area giving it a vibrant night life.

The price of this 3 bed villa is even more amazing. Taking into account the location and the quality of the build €250.000 is an incredible bargain.

New Listing: Villa in Foz De Arelho

This stunning old style Villa is in a stunning location. By day Foz De Arelho is a beach town, with visitors stretched out across the golden sand shores enjoying a lazy day in the sun. The beach front is lined with restaurants, cafe's and pubs where people can buy something to help them cool off from the sun, whether it be beer, soft drink or ice cream.

By night Foz De Arelho is a vibrant hot spot for evening entertainment, with beach front pubs open till late, an evening of drinks and good music is within walking distance for people who own apartments and villas in Foz. Foz is also well known for its night clubs with Green Hill and Solar two very popular venues.

Foz De Arelho is well situated on the Silver Coast, just off the A8 motorway, under an hour away from Lisbon, close to busy Caldas Da Rainha and minutes away from Obidos, Sao Martinho Do Porto and Salir Do Porto. Foz also has quite a big english population. So this lates listing is perfectly situated. The 4 bedroom villa has a classic design and includes an additional space that was originally one of Foz De Arelho favourite pubs. This presents an exciting commercial opportunity for an individual who is looking to settle down in Portugal and perhaps run a small business to pay the bills.

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History, Arte and Culture highlighted in Nazare, Silver Coast

The legend of D. Fuas Roupinho and the miracles of Our Lady of Nazare are explored in the exhibition at the Municipal Library of Nazare until the 26th July. Situated beach front in Nazare on the Silver Coast in Portugal.

Told by word of mouth over generations, the two stories have brought many pilgrims to the site. But the importance of this place of worship is beyond the boundaries of religious beliefs.

In its interior are preserved valuable works of art, which led the sanctuary to become a reference to the artistic medium. Among them are six paintings - which are examples of the "cycle of great chest". Works by the painter Luis de Almeida are also dosplayed, on the Legend of the Sacred Image of Our Lady of Nazare, and a set of six paintings representing the "Passion of Christ", as well as the panel of tiles eluding to the "Assention of the Virgin" made by Antonio de Oliveira in 1714.

It is also possible to admire two sculptures dating from the sixteenth century, offered by Queen Leonor during a visit to the Shrine in 1520. this exhibition falls within the round of exhibitions on historic and emblematic buildings of Nazare, promoted by the municipality to inform the public and visitors a deeper knowledge of history and cultural backgrounds of the county.

By Ricardo Santo

Michael Jackson remembered on the Silver Coast and all over Portugal

The news of Michael Jacksons tragic death was greeted with sadness all over Portugal, his music and his dance moves were very popular among Portuguese people of all ages. In every bar and club here on the Silver Coast, Michael Jackson songs were very popular and enjoyed by all. Portugal is a very traditional country with values that are passed down from generation to generation and one of these values are paying your respect to those that have passed away. There is a deep underlying value that when someone dies no matter what has happened in their lives, they are to be honored and respected. Another value that the Portuguese hold to when it comes to death, is after mourning comes a celebration of that person’s life. Michael Jackson will be celebrated this weekend. Live bands and DJ’s alike, playing in places like Sao Martinho do Porto, Nazare, Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha and all over Portugal will be paying tribute to the man who brought joy to so many people with his music.

CD shops all over the Silver Coast and the rest of Portugal were flooded on Friday with people looking to buy one last piece of this pop icon. This weekend in bars, beach front café’s , restaurants he will be spoken about, remembered and celebrated.

Rest in peace Michael.

Nazare honours The Silver Coasts bravest fishermen

The beautiful fishing village of Nazare on the Silver Coast in Portugal is honouring their brave and tough fishermen that used to travel through the worst weather to catch the codfish that is to this day loved by so many locals on the Silver Coast. A photo exhibition called 'Caixa da Memória' as in 'Memory Box' will be held as a tribute to these men on the 21st of June. Hundreds of faces of men and other remarkable photo memorabilia will be on exhibition at this auspicious occasion. Visitors from places like Sao Martinho Do Porto, Foz De Arelho, Caldas da Rainha and elsewhere on the Silver Coast will be viewing this historical collection of photos and paying tribute to these wonderful men who for years supplied many a beach front restaurant with fresh, delicious fish.

Another event currently on the go at the Cultural Center of Nazare is Faina Maior, as in “Great fishery”, a project promoted by the Maritime Museum of Ilhavo, where twenty thousand restored and digitally remastered photographs and record sheets of crews and there Cod fishing vessels, known as Bacalhoeiros, will be on display. All visitors will be able to view around 1200 photographs of fishermen and officers of the cod fishery that made “great fishing” their way of life between 1935 and 1974.

By Ricardo Santo

Celebrations in Sao Martinho do Porto

São Martinho do Porto has been alive with celebrations from the 5th to the 14th of June as the ‘Festas de St. Antonio’ have been taking place.

The word ‘festa’ means party or celebration and that is exactly what this event has been. A large area on the beach front in Sao Martinho was used this year where various stands were set up selling all kinds of interesting things, as well as an amusement park and a music stage.

The event this year was organized by ‘Grupo Desportivo Concha Azul’ and they put together a jam packed schedule. Each day was full of entertainment, food and something for the kids. Activities included, beach football, childrens entertainment and live music filling the air late into the night and early mornings. The live music was enjoyed by all and featured acts likeJaime Farreira, Apolo 7, HP 4 and many many more.

Sao Martinho do Porto was the place to be on the Silver Coast this week where visitors were guaranteed a wonderful time of celebrations surrounded by beautiful beaches, glorious weather and breath taking sea views.

Lights up in Sao Martinho do Porto

It’s official! The lights are up!

As if the Promenade of Sao Martinho do Porto wasn’t beautiful enough you can now take a stroll along the beach front after sunset underneath the stunning lights. It is an exciting time when the lights are put up and switched on, the decorations that line the bay signify the beginning of a glorious summer and a festive time on the Silver Coast. A lot of Portuguese take leave now as there are celebrations happening all over the Silver Coast, the music is loud and enjoyed by all, the lights shine bright, wine flows and the divine food is in abundance.

There are 2 holidays happening in Portugal this week, ‘Portugal day’ on the 10th of July and then a religious holiday on the 11th. This week promises to be a festive one, with live music, fairs and street parties happening all over the Silver Coast.

The lights are on, come and join us