Vale Furado & S. Pedro de Moel
Considered one of the most beautiful coastlines in Portugal, the north of the Silver Coast offers a mix of breathtaking beaches, rugged cliffs and kilometres of walking and cycling trails along the coast…
Among these amazing beaches is Vale Furado, famous for its high cliffs in shades of yellows and reds, and Paredes da Vitória, another pristine beach with fabulous restaurants serving the freshest seafood and fish.
Continuing North, there are several other beaches, such as Pedra do Ouro and Polvoeira, joined by a wooden walkway along the coast that is perfect for anyone who likes to hike surrounded by fresh air.
You can also cycle along the Estrada Atlântica, which reaches all the way up to the charming beach village of São Pedro de Moel, set between the royal pine forest of Pinhal de Leiria and the Atlantic Ocean. For centuries, this charming seaside village has been a popular beach destination for the Portuguese nobility and bourgeois to enjoy their summer holidays and weekend getaways. The beautiful holiday homes around the beach are famous for their traditional architecture and dark green or brown wooden railings on the balconies that overlook the sea.
The locals flock to this amazing coastline all year round to appreciate the natural landscape and laid-back lifestyle!
Discover the stunning coastline between Vale Furado & São Pedro de Moel...
What's nearby?
Things to see & do
- Visit São Pedro de Moel Lighthouse
- Sunsets at the various viewpoints along this coast
- Bicycle rides
- Hiking in the São Pedro woods (there are several marked trails)
- Wooden walkways between Pedra do Ouro and Polvoeira
- Casa-Museu Afonso Lopes Vieira (museum)
Beaches
- Praia das Pedras Negras
- São Pedro de Moel
- Pedra do Ouro
- Polvoeira
- Paredes da Vitória
- Vale Furado
Restaurants
- Restaurant Brisamar
- Estrela do Mar - Restaurante Esplanada
- Restaurante O Penedo - Hotel Mar & Sol
- Meraki - Praia Velha
- O Tonico - Paredes da Vitória
- MAD - Vale Furado
São Pedro de Moel Beach
São Pedro de Moel beach is absolutely beautiful, offering the perfect conditions to spend a day with your family on the sand or enjoy lunch in one of the many restaurants available. Not to mention Mr Sabino's famous popcorn stand in the centre of Praça Afonso Lopes Vieira on the weekends!
But there are many more things to discover besides the village's picturesque streets and beautiful beach! To the North, beautiful rugged cliffs lead to kilometres of cycling trails along the coast as well as an amazing lighthouse, set on Penedo da Saudade.