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Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property.

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property.

A beautiful home in a stunning, secluded location. This recently refurbished detached property is nestled in the hills rising up from the coast in the exclusive region of Nadadouro in Foz Do Arelho on Portugal’s Silver Coast with magnificent views of Obidos Lagoon and the Atlantic Ocean. The gentle roar of the distant breaking waves provides a natural accompaniment to evening meals on the terrace. This lovely 5-bedroom villa provides the perfect base from which to relax, explore Portugal’s splendid silver coast, partake in a range of exhilarating water-sport activities or play a round of golf on some of the most exciting and new developments in Europe. The villa and surrounding area is perfect for families or groups of friends looking for a luxurious holiday at any time of year.


Surfing: The beaches along the Silver Coast provide some of the best surfing conditions in the world and the owner can arrange tailor made surfing trips with tuition and equipment, if required.

Watersports: The Villa lies 500 m from the local sailing club which can provide equipment and lessons for kite surfing, sailing, windsurfing, wake boarding and canoeing.

Families: The beaches are suitable for small children and families because not all face the Atlantic ocean. In Foz Do Arelho, there is a free children's club on the beach in July and August.

Property manager

Alison Blanchard

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 26

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number 58538/AL

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Silver Coast Villa Ocean Views. Fully Licensed Property
Silver Coast Ocean Views. Fully Licensed Property Nadadouro
Silver Coast Villa Ocean Views. Fully Licensed Property
Silver Coast Ocean Views. Fully Licensed Property Nadadouro

About the area

Map
Nadadouro, Leiria District

What's nearby

  • Obidos Lagoon - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Foz do Arelho Beach - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Obidos Castle - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • West Cliffs Golf Course - 20 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Praia D'El Rey Golf Course - 26 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Caldas Da Rainha Station - 17 min drive
  • Lisbon (LIS-Humberto Delgado) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Café Central - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Borga - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Tavola - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bica da Lagoa - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Tibino - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property. located?

This family-friendly Caldas da Rainha villa is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Escola de Vela da Lagoa and Obidos Lagoon. Foz do Arelho Beach is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) away.

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Silver Coast villa with private pool and ocean views. Fully licensed property. Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

I should say at the outset that we loved the location which was off the beaten tourist track around 1 hour north of Lisbon. The local beaches around Foz do Arelho are very accessible with a good selection of beachside cafes for lunch or dinner offering great local seafood dishes. Added to that is the proximity to a local indoor go-karting track kept the kids happy - the staff there were fantastic. Unfortunately, we were somewhat underwhelmed by the facilities on offer at the villa. The kitchen and dining space was OK although several light fittings / lamps throughout the villa were not working. Sadly this included the pool lights (as illustrated in the photos). For a villa that can sleep up to 10 guests, the fact that there was only 1 sun lounger in which you could sit and read a book meant that we probably did not spend as much time poolside as we had hoped. The usual Portugese ant infestation was expected - but this was soon countered with the liberal application of some Dum-Dum insect spray from the local supermarket. In summary, this is a good-sized villa in need of updating. With the addition of more better/newer facilities it would surely become a firm favourite.

8/10

We stayed at Villa Foz for nine nights, there were 10 of us ranging in age from 2- 65. I would say a car is essential as everything is at least a 10 minute drive away with the bigger supermarkets being about 15 minutes away. You can walk to the beach and to Foz but this takes about an hour. The Villa is beautiful, in a quiet street of 4 houses. The view is amazing and overlooks the lagoon; the photos really don’t do the views justice. The house is spacious with a fantastic range of bedrooms; the front two over looking the lagoon. The main bathroom and master bedroom en-suite were both a good size, although you can’t use both showers at once with out loosing water pressure so this took a bit of planning! The kitchen and dining area are both well equipped and a nice bottle of red wine was left for our arrival. The pool is lovely; perfect for the age of the children with us. It is entirely open so children really do need constant supervision. You can also access the garden/ pool from the road. The paving is very uneven around the pool so a lot of trip hazards to be mindful of. The BBQ area is not as pictured but perfectly satisfactory. There is only one outdoor table and chairs which is situated on the porch balcony area; nice enough but cushions would’ve been good. You will need plenty of insect repellent of an evening. The table tennis table as listed was unusable but this didn’t hinder our trip. Overall we had a wonderful time and would recommend if you had a car.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

8/10

Access off Rua das Cashinas on left after Monte Horeb restaurant. We went to the wrong house to start off with! Access road has deep ridge so watch you don't scrape your car. Arrived to a nice, clean villa with juice, water, milk, margarine, bread, ham, cheese, water, coffee, tea, wine & a store cupboard basics like oil, salt & pepper, herbs & spices to welcome us. Dishwasher tabs and laundry tabs left too plus some basic cleaning stuff. We had some minor issues with the outside lights and the pool but these were swiftly resolved after a text to the manager. There was plenty of room for our party of 10 (5 children, 5 adults). Beds were great. Towels provided. Well-equipped kitchen. Washing machine in the basement and retractable drying line at the side of the property (didn't discover this until the 2nd week). Could have done with a clothes basket to carry washing up. The games room comprises a table tennis table in the basement/garage. The wifi wasn't great which didn't bother me but may bother some. There is no air con but it was only 18 degrees at night so that was not an issue. Mosquitoes were a problem though so repellents are required. Linen and towels were changed for our second week but it would have been nice for the villa to have had a quick clean too. It's nice to be spoilt on holiday! The villa is 3 miles from the main beach and 2.5 miles from Foz so you need a car. We walked to the beach one day and it took us 45 minutes but was a pleasant walk on the top road with lovely views. We loved Foz. It has about 7 or 8 bars/restaurants at the beach (Taverna Ondas was our fave - fab prawns and the only place we found with vege burgers/sausages). Nice cocktails too. The bakery has great rolls and custard tarts. We tried a few restaurants in Foz itself. Tavola was nice (we ate in the back with the Portuguese which was great but there was only 1 waiter on so the service was very slow) but quite pricey compared to the others. Casa Madrugas serves amazing petiscos (tapas) and is so cheap. 90 euros for 10 of us with loads of food and drinks. Our favourite was Tibino - great food and cheeky banter from the waiter. You must book a few days ahead in high season. There are a couple of mini supermarkets and a couple more grocery shops selling everything from milk to malibu. There is a bank with a cashpoint. Caldas has Aldi, Lidl and Leclerc only 15 minutes away. Thank you Edwin family for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

Overall we enjoyed our holiday. The house was good in most aspects, but there was a lack of attention to detail.The pool is small and quite shallow compared to the impression given by the photos. It is not really suitable for anything other than a dip and messing around in. We were disappointed at the lack of information provided at the house. Most places have a folder with recommendations of restaurants and places to go. This place only had tourist information leaflets. We would have ended up missing some places if it hadn't been for the instructor from the surf school and checking out the web sites of other local holiday homes that had more information about place to go and things to do. It was also unclear as to who managed the house and who to contact if something went wrong. The woman we were given the details of seemed to think she was only to be contacted during standard working hours otherwise there was a charge. The owner said this wasn't true. Thankfully there was no reason to contact anyone, so we never found out. However, there were some problems with the house when we arrived - outdoor BBQ was dirty, washing line was broken (had to use a rickety clothes horse and buy our own pegs), filter cover at bottom of pool was broken and safe was locked and unusable. We reported these to the owner and woman, but none were fixed whilst we were there. I was told I could buy pegs and I would be reimbursed, but there seemed little point in claiming for a couple of Euros. We had no problems with broken sun loungers or the tennis table equipment (was this because we were there early in the season? - though that should make no difference as you pay the same regardless of whether it is July or August). However, there are only 8 dining chairs, so not enough for the 10 people the house sleeps. Plus the fridge was too small for us (5 adults). Not enough room for drinks and food unless you were always eating out and just wanted to keep a small supply. The area around the house is pleasant and the view from the balcony is great for sitting out and having a drink in the evening. It is too far to walk to restaurants etc., so you need to drive. We hired bikes, but it is quite hilly so you need to be reasonably fit. Foz is a nice place with some decent restaurants along the beach and one or two in the town. We would highly recommend the Surfing School as they obviously love what they do and are very helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2016

6/10

The house is good, well located and has a stunning view. However, the property needed some maintenance and was not well equiped. For example, the flooring of the porch was damaged, the dishwasher was not working, the house was smelling damp, etc. We contacted the property manager to let him know about these issues and he was extremelly dilligent and immediatly fixed most of the issues (kudos). In the end we had a good stay, yet it could have been execellent if these issues had been solved before our arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

4/10

Cabe destacar que parte de la experiencia no es achacable al alojamiento, si no a las lluvias y frío de semana santa. Pero otras si que podrían haber estado mejor. No puedo recomendar este alojamiento si hace frío, ya que no está climatizada y las dos estufas son insuficientes para dos plantas. Además, hemos hechado en falta algo más de ropa de abrigo para las camas. En cuanto a limpieza fue bastante decepcionante, la casa tenía olor a cerrado y el interior de los muebles, los sofás y alfombras estaban sucios, por poner un ejemplo, preferimos mantener la ropa en las maletas y la comida en una mesa auxiliar en lugar de usar armarios. Además, no había útiles de limpieza, salvo una aspiradora estropeada, que nos cambiaron a mitad de visita. Si tengo que decir que los baños y la cocina comedor(salvo armarios) estaban limpios. Faltaban cosas como la cafetera de las fotos o los aparatos de gimnasia y una de las dos televisiónes no funcionaba. Una pena, porque con algo más de detalle en la puesta a punto y equipamiento habría sido un alojamiento muy chulo.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10

Belle maison, très bien située avec une belle vue sur la lagune et l’océan dans un quartier calme Chambres agréables avec bonne literie, belles salles de bains, wifi ok Quelques soucis avec l’electroménager, réglés rapidement sauf pour la machine à laver Vaisselle courante ( verres, assiettes, bols, mugs) un peu insuffisante pour 8 personnes
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

Una casa amplia, con vistas increíbles al mar y la laguna. Camas cómodas, buena ropa de cama y toallas. Quizás la limpieza no estaba muy bien y los útiles de cocina algo viejos. En general muy bien.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10

We stayed here with extended family, inc children. Villa is in beautiful location, with great view of Obidos Lagoon. Quiet, safe area, walking distance to sailing school and nearest village. Bedrooms are lovely, roomy, with comfortable beds and the linen change halfway through was much appreciated. 3 bathrooms, well appointed. Kitchen is a little tired and could do with some new crockery and glasses but perfectly adequate. Lounge and dining room are lovely. Wifi throughout villa. Pool isn’t heated but a nice temperature. No fence or alarm so not suitable for children who can’t swim. Outside seating area is lovely with great views of the lagoon. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a restful, fun holiday in a beautiful area! Special thanks to Alison, property manager who sorted a few little issues quickly.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

8/10

House has everything you need, not very modern but comfortable. Near to the beach (3 min ride by car) and in a nice neighborhood.
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021

10/10

We really enjoyed our 10 days stay at the Villa Foz. With its elevated location it offers a great view over the Lagoa to the Atlantic Ocean. It‘s a 8min walk to the next surf lodge where you can borrow surf & kite equipment and even take lessons - all to fair prices. Good place to hang out as well and have some cerveja and good food. Foz do Arelho and the Atlantic Ocean is 4km run (good morning workout) or a 5min drive away. Take a visit to Óbidos and Peniche nearby as well - it‘s totally worth it!!! The villa is located in a quiet and clean neighborhood. It’s huge (enough for 8 adults and 2-3 kids) and provides a great home base for your activities. It was clean and comfortable, though it could use a little makeover here and there (few broken bulbs inside and outside the house, pool lightning, a few lose tiles inside the pool etc. - nothing really serious, no big deal). We are definitely coming back to Portugal and to the Lagoa area as we already miss the climate and the kindness of the Portuguese People. Thanks, Alison, for a smooth booking and handover experience and your kind assistance whenever we needed it.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

6/10

We zijn tevreden over de locatie en wat het te bieden heeft. Het huis op zich was ok wat faciliteiten betreft maar heeft veel meer te bieden dan wat het nu is. Het was duidelijk dat het lange tijd dicht heeft gestaan en niet verlucht, de keuken en attributen waren niet proper, we hebben heel wat zaken afgewassen voor gebruik. De living of wat erin stond was of versleten of aftands en beperkt. Er zijn verschillende buiten eten, zitten mogelijkheden om een ganse dag mee te draaien met de zon maar door gebrek aan meubilair zeul je 3x per dag met een tafel en 8 stoelen om daar van te genieten. Dit pand verdient veel beter en zou absoluut goed zijn mits de nodige aanpassingen. Jammer, voor ons toch wel een teleurstelling.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10

House was great. Everything you need. Easy check in. Definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10

Tout s'est bien passé.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10

Positiv: Die Lage ist toll, die Aussicht fantastisch, Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und Restaurants sind in der Umgebung und es gibt viele Ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Die Bucht ist sehr schön und das Haus von der Größe und der Aufteilung her prima. Allerdings bestehen Mängel in der Betreuung des Hauses. Die Auflagen für die Stühle haben wohl draußen gelegen und waren nicht sehr ansehnlich, sondern muffig und gammelig. Die Auflagen für die Poolliegen waren zwar in ausreichender Menge da, aber sehr schmuddelig und wohl lange nicht mehr getauscht bzw, gewaschen worden. Somit haben wir sie nicht benutzt. Das Haus war leider auch nicht gereinigt oder nur oberflächlich. Überall lagen Haare und Fusseln herum und einiges Geschirr mussten wir auch erstmal reinigen. Als wir saugen wollten, war der Staubsauger ziemlich schmutzig und total voll, als wäre er länger nicht gereinigt worden. Zudem ist es natürlich ärgerlich, wenn man bei Ankunft erstmal den groben Dreck wegputzen muss. Bezüglich des Zustands gäbe es noch mehr zu sagen. Es war nicht total schlecht, aber deutlich verbesserungsfähig. Das ist ein wenig schade, da es grundsätzlich ein schönes Haus in einer schönen ruhigen Lage ist.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2018

2/10

Eigentlich ein schönes Haus in gute Lage.
Stayed 18 nights in Aug 2018

10/10

La propriété est vraiment spacieuse et propre il faut faire juste un peu attention au niveau des escaliers pour les enfants elle est bien situé pour pouvoir visiter toutes les principales villes du Portugal
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2018

8/10

We really enjoyed staying at Villa Foz we had everything we needed. Great Situation with fantastic views. David was excellent in sorting out a couple of issues. ~Would definitely recommend .
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2018

8/10

Jolie maison bien située pour visiter ou profiter de la plage. Seul bémol pas très Kids Friendly Vu le nombre d’escalier non sécurisé mais autrement rien à redire
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

This was a lovely home to stay in. When we arrived following an early flight we were welcomed with fresh rolls, cheese, milk which was very much appreciated. We really enjoyed our stay here. We were two families sharing and there was ample room and everything we could have needed for a comfortable stay. This house is very well equipped for eating at home,great barbecue and lots of outdoor seating with sheltered options if it gets a bit windy. It's also beautifully located with great views over the lagoon and easy access to Foz and all it has to offer. Even the fact that there was construction work underway in a nearby property didn't take from our stay here as the builders were very considerate and the owner gave us some great tips about where to go and to eat. Highly recommend the Snack Bar near Obidos, it's a gem. The sailing school,which is in walking distance of the property , rents kayaks etc, great way to spend a couple of hours out on the lagoon. Super friendly staff and great little cafe. There is lots to see and do in the area but if it all gets a bit much relaxing by the pool is a very pleasant option. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

Well maintained property perfect for our 'all ages 'holiday - grandparents daughters and their families ages ranging 11- 75.good cooking facilities ,dishwasher and barbecue also dishwasher and washing machine which were in constant use.Lots of eating places at reasonable prices nearby.Pool was great after busy day at beach whist grandparents relaxed on the wonderful loungers before a game of table tennis in the basement .all in all had wonderful relaxing time in this still underdeveloped area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

This is a nice villa with plenty of space, reasonably well equipped although some of the furniture indoors is a little tired. Great barbecue area. The views across the lagoon are spectacular and we spent many relaxing hours by the pool or on the huge veranda. Lots to do in the area and lovely swimming in the lagoon at the beach down in Foz. The villa is in a residential area up the hill from the lagoon - the location shown on the map on the Homeaway website does not match where the villa actually is, and there are no restaurants or bars within walking distance. Very peaceful holiday though.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10

We stayed at Villa Foz for a week and really liked the house and the interior. However, unfortunately there was a construction site right in front of it which we were not made aware of. We had noise pollution some days from 7am until 8pm. The dust coming over from the site was even worse, as we were not able to let things dry outside and kept having to clean all the chairs and tables. I asked for a discount for the circumstances - until now without any luck :(
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10

The villa is nice and has enough space for one or two families. It was clean, has a nice athmosphere and also the pool was in a very good condition. We actually missed some chairs or sun lounger at the pool and the balkony. We actually found some, but it seemed, that they were in a very "used" condition. The fittings in the bathroom and showers could also be updated to match the high standard of the whole villa. The location is fine and there is a nice view to the laguna and the atlantic. We would book the villa again and we can strongly recommend it for having a nice stay in Foz do Arelho. If the mentioned details would have been fixed, we'd rated the villa with five stars. Kind regards Markus
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10

I recently stayed at this villa with a group of friends. The accommodation is spacious, well-appointed with comfortable furnishings, and has a superb outdoor area with stunning views over the lagoon, especially from the upstairs balcony. The property is nestled amongst the trees on a hillside and felt quite secluded. The pool is a decent size and was the perfect way to cool off after lounging in the sunshine. In the evenings, when the sun went down, we would often fire up the BBQ and enjoy some of the local food and wine al fresco on the terrace. It was the ideal environment to socialise. The villa is a short drive away from Caldas da Rainha, which is a medium sized city - we visited most days to pick up supplies. There are several super markets there with some familiar ones like Lidl and Aldi. The wine in Portugal is very good and so cheap compared to UK prices. You can buy a nice bottle for less than 3 Euros. Needless to say, we were well stocked up for the holiday. Part of the reason we chose this particular villa was because it is close to Peniche and Nazare - two of Europe’s top surf spots. They are about 30 mins away in opposite directions. We went to Baleal beach, near Peniche, several times to surf and had an awesome time there. It has a few beach bars on the Sand where you can buy food and drink, and also hire shops to rent surf equipment. Foz do Arelho itself is a picturesque seaside village, which has a massive golden sandy beach with a good selection of restaurants and bars, some of which are along the waterfront. Eating out was a real pleasure for us. The food was of a high standard and the service was excellent. Most Portuguese people we met were very helpful and with few exceptions spoke very good English. We ate in several different restaurants over the holiday and the bill for a 3 course meal with wine was generally around 20 Euros each - our money seemed to go a long way. Overall the villa exceeded our expectations; it had everything we needed and was the perfect base for our stay. We'll definitely come back to Portugal.