Guidebook for Salir do Porto and Vicinity
Food Scene
Excellent Portuguese cooking and atmosphere. Large open rooms with local tile, so it can be loud. Family style. 1km from the cottage. Specialties are javoli (wild boar) and balcalhao (codfish). Head back out of town. They are on right, after railroad tracks. Portions are generally large. A serving, or "doce" (pronounced "dose"), can often serve 2 people.
Restaurant Nascer do Sol
Excellent Portuguese cooking and atmosphere. Large open rooms with local tile, so it can be loud. Family style. 1km from the cottage. Specialties are javoli (wild boar) and balcalhao (codfish). Head back out of town. They are on right, after railroad tracks. Portions are generally large. A serving, or "doce" (pronounced "dose"), can often serve 2 people.
Excellent local Portuguese cooking. Family style. About 6km from the cottage, on N8, in the direction of Caldas da Rainha, on the right. Portions are generally large. A serving, or "doce" (pronounced "dose"), can often serve 2 people. Specialties include "javoli" (wild boar), balcalhao (codfish), "polvo" (octopus), and "espedada" (get the beef one - the "mista" is a mix of beef + pork). Note: you enter thruthe the bar, which might look "dumpy". Keep walking - the restaurant is in the back.
Restaurante Cortiço
Excellent local Portuguese cooking. Family style. About 6km from the cottage, on N8, in the direction of Caldas da Rainha, on the right. Portions are generally large. A serving, or "doce" (pronounced "dose"), can often serve 2 people. Specialties include "javoli" (wild boar), balcalhao (codfish), "polvo" (octopus), and "espedada" (get the beef one - the "mista" is a mix of beef + pork). Note: you enter thruthe the bar, which might look "dumpy". Keep walking - the restaurant is in the back.
Excellent fresh seafood, steaks, various other local Portuguese cooking and atmosphere. Family style. About 8km from the cottage, on N8, in the direction of Caldas da Rainha. Portions are generally large. A serving, or "doce" (pronounced "dose"), can often serve 2 people.
Os Queridos
Estrada Nacional 8 Excellent fresh seafood, steaks, various other local Portuguese cooking and atmosphere. Family style. About 8km from the cottage, on N8, in the direction of Caldas da Rainha. Portions are generally large. A serving, or "doce" (pronounced "dose"), can often serve 2 people.
Good for a quick bit, a drink or modest meal when you are at the beach of Salir do Porto. Just 700 meters from the cottage. Periodically offers live music, fado singing (that may have a cover charge or require a reservation) on weekends in the summer.
The River Tapas Bar
42 Rua Dom FernandoGood for a quick bit, a drink or modest meal when you are at the beach of Salir do Porto. Just 700 meters from the cottage. Periodically offers live music, fado singing (that may have a cover charge or require a reservation) on weekends in the summer.
Great grilled foods, lots of local charm!! Pottery on the walls is from a local artist and all is for sale. Owner has horses, so there are various equestrian articles around. Portions are HUGE. Arrive hungry. Take care when ordering. Ask your server. A half-serving can easily serve 3 people. Reservations highly recommended. Mandatory on weekends in July/September and any day in August. House specialties include a large platter of Mixed Grilled Meats, or Bacalhau (codfish) baked inside fresh homemade bread with beans and cabbage. Tip: if you plan to get this, maybe ask your server to remove bread basket when you arrive. Saves a few euros, since you will have plenty of bread with this dish.
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Solar dos Amigos
49 R. PrincipalGreat grilled foods, lots of local charm!! Pottery on the walls is from a local artist and all is for sale. Owner has horses, so there are various equestrian articles around. Portions are HUGE. Arrive hungry. Take care when ordering. Ask your server. A half-serving can easily serve 3 people. Reservations highly recommended. Mandatory on weekends in July/September and any day in August. House specialties include a large platter of Mixed Grilled Meats, or Bacalhau (codfish) baked inside fresh homemade bread with beans and cabbage. Tip: if you plan to get this, maybe ask your server to remove bread basket when you arrive. Saves a few euros, since you will have plenty of bread with this dish.
Café and pastry shop just 2 short blocks from the hotel. Convenient for coffee, local pastries, sandwiches and snacks, beer, wine and some liquors. Try a "tosta mista" (grilled ham and cheese toasted sandwich) for a quick breakfast item, if you want something other than pastry. You can get it on regular bread "paõ forma" or one of the more local rolls "paõ rustic
Pastelaria Dunas
8 R. Primeiro de MaioCafé and pastry shop just 2 short blocks from the hotel. Convenient for coffee, local pastries, sandwiches and snacks, beer, wine and some liquors. Try a "tosta mista" (grilled ham and cheese toasted sandwich) for a quick breakfast item, if you want something other than pastry. You can get it on regular bread "paõ forma" or one of the more local rolls "paõ rustic
Only 2 short blocks from the cottage. Offers al fresco dining. Enjoy grilled chicken over a wood fire and a variety of Portuguese and Brazilian dishes. Excellent assortment of bottled wines (available to-go) Grilled chicken also available to go for only €8/kg. Mmmm! Perfect when you want to bring back a meal to enjoy on the patio at the cottage. This owner also runs "Naco na Pedra" restaurant 1km away.
CHURRASQUEIRA DO LARGO
27 R. 25 de AbrilOnly 2 short blocks from the cottage. Offers al fresco dining. Enjoy grilled chicken over a wood fire and a variety of Portuguese and Brazilian dishes. Excellent assortment of bottled wines (available to-go) Grilled chicken also available to go for only €8/kg. Mmmm! Perfect when you want to bring back a meal to enjoy on the patio at the cottage. This owner also runs "Naco na Pedra" restaurant 1km away.
Good steaks, cute atmosphere. Just 1km south of the cottage. Their name means "Chunk on a Rock", referencing their house specialty of serving steaks to be grilled tableside on a hot stone. This owner also runs "Churrasqueira do Largo" restaurant in Salir.
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Naco na Pedra
5 R. do CasalGood steaks, cute atmosphere. Just 1km south of the cottage. Their name means "Chunk on a Rock", referencing their house specialty of serving steaks to be grilled tableside on a hot stone. This owner also runs "Churrasqueira do Largo" restaurant in Salir.
Just a 3 minute (400 meter) walk from the cottage. Coffee, pastries, beer, wine, light snacks and foods. Enjoy some typical, garlicy caracois (snails) in season!
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CAFÉ CENTRAL
nº 7 R. 25 de AbrilJust a 3 minute (400 meter) walk from the cottage. Coffee, pastries, beer, wine, light snacks and foods. Enjoy some typical, garlicy caracois (snails) in season!
Sightseeing
UNESCO Heritage Medieval Walled Town and Portuguese National Monument. Just a 20 minute drive south. Enjoy the annual Medieval Festival in weekends from mid-July to the first weekend of August.
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Castelo de Obidos
Rua Josefa de ÓbidosUNESCO Heritage Medieval Walled Town and Portuguese National Monument. Just a 20 minute drive south. Enjoy the annual Medieval Festival in weekends from mid-July to the first weekend of August.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Gothic church and monastery founded by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques in 1153.
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Alcobaça
A UNESCO World Heritage Site. A Gothic church and monastery founded by the first Portuguese king, Afonso Henriques in 1153.
A UNESCO World Heritage site. Built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castillians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. A combination of Gothic and unique, Portuguese Manuelian styles.
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Batalha Monastery
Largo Infante Dom HenriqueA UNESCO World Heritage site. Built to commemorate the victory of the Portuguese over the Castillians at the battle of Aljubarrota in 1385. A combination of Gothic and unique, Portuguese Manuelian styles.
A National Monument of Portugal. One of the largest Roman settlements ever excavated in Portugal. A Roman city, it features extensive mosaic works, thermal baths, aquaducts, housing, etc. Some of its findings trace back to the 1st century BC.
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Conímbriga
7 R. das RuínasA National Monument of Portugal. One of the largest Roman settlements ever excavated in Portugal. A Roman city, it features extensive mosaic works, thermal baths, aquaducts, housing, etc. Some of its findings trace back to the 1st century BC.
The Chapel of Our Lady of St. Anne was erected at the top of the bar at the far end of Salir, that serves as the entrance to the bay. Its purpose was to bless the departing boats. The remaining ruins provide picturesque views of the ocean and setting sun.
Ruinas da Capela de Santana
The Chapel of Our Lady of St. Anne was erected at the top of the bar at the far end of Salir, that serves as the entrance to the bay. Its purpose was to bless the departing boats. The remaining ruins provide picturesque views of the ocean and setting sun.
Well-known Christian pilgrimage site to the visions of the Virgin Mary by three young shepards in 1917 from May to October on the 13th of each month. In addition to the Basilica, shrines and monuments, the Sanctuary has a splendid 120,000-pipe organ from 1952.
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Sanctuary of Our Lady of Fátima
Well-known Christian pilgrimage site to the visions of the Virgin Mary by three young shepards in 1917 from May to October on the 13th of each month. In addition to the Basilica, shrines and monuments, the Sanctuary has a splendid 120,000-pipe organ from 1952.
Riverfront city in central Portugal and once the country’s former capital. Includes a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha.
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Coimbra
Riverfront city in central Portugal and once the country’s former capital. Includes a preserved medieval old town and the historic University of Coimbra. Built on the grounds of a former palace, the university is famed for its baroque library, the Biblioteca Joanina, and its 18th-century bell tower. In the city’s old town lies the 12th-century Romanesque cathedral Sé Velha.
Well-known seaside town, beaches, historic, good seafood restaurants (fishing port). Unique rock formations along coastline. International surfing & windsurfing spot (lessons/equipment rental available). Boat trips to Baleal Island or dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, snorkeling
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Peniche
Well-known seaside town, beaches, historic, good seafood restaurants (fishing port). Unique rock formations along coastline. International surfing & windsurfing spot (lessons/equipment rental available). Boat trips to Baleal Island or dolphin watching, deep sea fishing, snorkeling
Top international surfing spot (lessons/equipment rental available), beaches
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Baleal
Top international surfing spot (lessons/equipment rental available), beaches
Well-known, historic seaside town, and fishing port. Locals still dress in typical clothing of multi-petticoated skirts and plaid work outfits. Funicular cable car to go to upper "Sitio", which has spectacular views. Known worldwide for its large waves in winter for surfing. World record 100 ft. wave surfed by Garrett McNamara in November 2013. http://www.theportugalnews.com/news/nazares-record-waves-keep-on-coming/27638. The upper Sitio area is also home to the Norpark Water Park znd North Canyon Horse Riding which offers beach rides.
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Nazaré
20 R. do HorizonteWell-known, historic seaside town, and fishing port. Locals still dress in typical clothing of multi-petticoated skirts and plaid work outfits. Funicular cable car to go to upper "Sitio", which has spectacular views. Known worldwide for its large waves in winter for surfing. World record 100 ft. wave surfed by Garrett McNamara in November 2013. http://www.theportugalnews.com/news/nazares-record-waves-keep-on-coming/27638. The upper Sitio area is also home to the Norpark Water Park znd North Canyon Horse Riding which offers beach rides.
Parks & Nature
Underground caverns, rock formations, staligtites and staligmites
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Mira de Aire Caves
470 Av. Dr. Luciano Justo RamosUnderground caverns, rock formations, staligtites and staligmites
Bacalhoa Buddha Eden
Nature reserve and Asian-style gardens
Beach of Salir do Porto. 8 minute walk from the cottage (600 meters). Portugal's large sand dune is located here too.
Praia de Salir do Porto
50 R. Dom FernandoBeach of Salir do Porto. 8 minute walk from the cottage (600 meters). Portugal's large sand dune is located here too.
Easy access to the beach around the clamshell-shaped, calm bay of San Martinho do Porto via's the footbridge and beach boardwalk in Salir do Porto. Calm waters, good for families and children. A Blue-Flag designated beach.
https://www.playocean.net/portugal/alcobaca-sul/praias/praia-de-sao-martinho-do-porto
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Praia de São Martinho do Porto
Marginal de AlcobaçaEasy access to the beach around the clamshell-shaped, calm bay of San Martinho do Porto via's the footbridge and beach boardwalk in Salir do Porto. Calm waters, good for families and children. A Blue-Flag designated beach.
https://www.playocean.net/portugal/alcobaca-sul/praias/praia-de-sao-martinho-do-porto
Gorgeous multi-color sandstone cliff. Natural beach - just sun, sand & surf. No lifeguard or services. Lovely to go to if you want quiet and isolation. Only a few minutes north of San Marino do Porto. The waves and currents can be strong, so exercise caution if you are not a good swimmer.
Parasail, hang-glider trips are offered by locals when winds are favorable - generally 11km/hr to 22km/hr. Rates approximately €30-50 for 30 minutes. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4rE2hAzyOTg
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Praia da Gralha
Gorgeous multi-color sandstone cliff. Natural beach - just sun, sand & surf. No lifeguard or services. Lovely to go to if you want quiet and isolation. Only a few minutes north of San Marino do Porto. The waves and currents can be strong, so exercise caution if you are not a good swimmer.
Parasail, hang-glider trips are offered by locals when winds are favorable - generally 11km/hr to 22km/hr. Rates approximately €30-50 for 30 minutes. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4rE2hAzyOTg
Enjoy horseback riding on the beach just north of Nazaré. Located in the Sítio area, near the NorPark Water Park, North Canyon has horses for beginner to experienced riders. Take a slow stroll on the beach and back thru the sand hills and pine forest. Or try your hand at a beach canter if you want. Your guide will match to your abilities.
North Canyon Horses
Enjoy horseback riding on the beach just north of Nazaré. Located in the Sítio area, near the NorPark Water Park, North Canyon has horses for beginner to experienced riders. Take a slow stroll on the beach and back thru the sand hills and pine forest. Or try your hand at a beach canter if you want. Your guide will match to your abilities.
Entertainment & Activities
Praia d'el Rey Golf Course
World class golf course
Quintas de Obidos Country Club
World class golf course
Horseback riding & jumping lessons, guided countryside tours. Largest indoor arena in Europe. Show jumping shows.
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CEIA – Centro Equestre Internacional de Alfeizerão
km 89 Estr. Nacional 8Horseback riding & jumping lessons, guided countryside tours. Largest indoor arena in Europe. Show jumping shows.
Wind surfing, kite surfing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboards (SUP). Lessons (beginner to advanced) and equipment rentals. Located on beautiful Obidos Lagoon in Foz do Arelho
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Óbidos Lagoon Sail School
Rua Engenheiro Luís de Paiva e SousaWind surfing, kite surfing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboards (SUP). Lessons (beginner to advanced) and equipment rentals. Located on beautiful Obidos Lagoon in Foz do Arelho
Surfing and kitesurf lessons. All levels, ages.
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Foz Surfcamp & Surf School
109 R. Francisco Almeida GrandelaSurfing and kitesurf lessons. All levels, ages.
For those that want to enjoy a pool instead of ocean waters. Just 500 meters from the cottage, next to the beach.
Piscinas de Salir do Porto
50 R. Dom FernandoFor those that want to enjoy a pool instead of ocean waters. Just 500 meters from the cottage, next to the beach.
Trail rides thru the pine forests of Leiria for up to 3 persons. 30 minutes north of us. Your guide will have you ride in the arena for 15 minutes to insure you and your trusty steed are a well-matched team before you head out.
QPM Equestrian
Trail rides thru the pine forests of Leiria for up to 3 persons. 30 minutes north of us. Your guide will have you ride in the arena for 15 minutes to insure you and your trusty steed are a well-matched team before you head out.
Shopping
Large grocery food market, about 7-8km from the cottage. Open approximately 9am - 9pm daily. Good prices, large selection.
Pingo Doce Caldas Da Rainha
N8Large grocery food market, about 7-8km from the cottage. Open approximately 9am - 9pm daily. Good prices, large selection.
Large indoor shopping mall with a movie theater, food court, grocery store, electronics store, clothing, gifts, phones, etc. Across from the park in Caldas da Rainha. Generally open 9/10am -9pm every day (individual store hours may vary)
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La Vie Caldas da Rainha
11 R. Belchior de MatosLarge indoor shopping mall with a movie theater, food court, grocery store, electronics store, clothing, gifts, phones, etc. Across from the park in Caldas da Rainha. Generally open 9/10am -9pm every day (individual store hours may vary)
Pingo Doce
Essentials
Office supplies, electronics, mobile phone supplies store. Photocopy and fax services available.
Staples Caldas da Rainha
Largo dos AmorinsOffice supplies, electronics, mobile phone supplies store. Photocopy and fax services available.
Minimercado Graciete
6 Largo 25 AbrilPadaria Cafe Manique
Rua 25 de AbrilGetting Around
Salir do Porto station
Train station. About 600 meters from the cottage.