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Silver Coast Leisure Activities
The Silver Coast region has plenty to see and do including:
Surfing
The Atlantic beaches are excellent for surfing. Popular surfing beaches include Baleal, Peniche and Supertubos (Super Tubes). Surfers flock to these beaches from all over Europe. At Baleal, the Peniche Surf Camp runs lessons and hires equipment.
Sailing, Canoeing and other Water ActivitiesIn the summer months, the São Martinho Nautical Club gives sailing and windsurfing lessons to 7-year-olds upwards. Between June and September, the sailing school at Foz do Arelho (Óbidos Lagoon) gives courses and private lessons in windsurfing, catamarans, optimist (safe easy-to-learn sailing from 6-years up), kite surfing and wake boarding.
Horse RidingNear Óbidos is the Associação Hípica "O Cavalo" riding society offering horse riding, show jumping, riding lessons and show jumping competitions. Beginners are taught to ride on an indoor training ring. For experienced riders, treks at the lagoon are available. For further information, e-mail cavalobidos@mail.telepac.pt or call +351 96 447 36 34.
GolfPortugal is known as a golfer’s paradise. North of Lisbon, there are several golf courses. These include the 5-star 18-hole Praia D’El Rey, the Vimeiro at the Hotel Golf Mar near Praia de Porto Novo and the Quinta do Brinçal in Rio Maior (call +351 243 908148 for more information). Try Quo Vadis for discounted green fees.
Go-Carting
Near Lourinha, Dinokart has a 920 metre track. In good weather, they offer arrive and drive, individual events and endurance events.
Scuba DivingAt the Praia Norte Hotel near Peniche, Haliotis provide diving instruction.
Ken’s ‘World of Adventures’ – Bikes, Horses & MicrolitesNear the Óbidos Lagoon, the activity centre provides bike hire, horse treks and microlite trips. For more information, call +351 919 928 929.