Portugal's Silver Coast boasts a striking coastline of about 150 km, starting about an hour north of Lisbon up to Aveiro. Frequently mentioned by visitors as the real Portugal, it is a largely unknown, but stunning region. Offering a cool climate, vast sandy beaches, natural scenery, enchanting villages, hospitable & tranquil people, exquisite local cuisine & wines, historic monuments and traditions, and is a great place to live or visit.