Here's the huge range of sports and activities available in the surrounding area*
(*distance in minutes by car)
Activities/beach: Obidos lagoon – kayaking, sailing, windsurfing and water skiing
Activity: Horse riding – there are several recommended riding centres nearby
Sightseeing: The fishing village of Peniche and the UNESCO World Heritage medieval town of Obidos (Chocolate Festival - February, Medieval Fair - July, Christmas Fair - December).
Sightseeing: The Dinosaur Museum in Lourinhã. This site is one of the most important in Europe and is still actively used by archaeologists.
Activity: Go-karting in the International Silver Coast Kart Centre in Bombarral on an eight-hectare site, with a huge 1,225m track.
Sightseeing: Visit Caldas da Rainha for its daily market and ceramics museum and factory.
Several wine cellars and vineyards offer tasting tours.
Trip to the islands of Berlenga, a national marine nature reserve, where you can also go deep sea diving and scuba diving.
Visit Cascais, a picturesque old fishing village and now a favourite night spot for Lisbonites.
Coimbra, Portugal’s most famous cultural centre featuring one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe; worth visiting for its fine monuments and architectural heritage.
Lisbon, the vibrant capital of Portugal: world-class museums, theatres, galleries, shops, restaurants and a busy nightlife.
Activity: Up to ten 18-hole quality golf courses - with more being built at the moment.
Sightseeing: Enjoy a religious experience at the holy Catholic town of Fatima.
Sightseeing: Drive up into the hills to visit the UNESCO World Heritage town of Sintra, famous for its 15th century palace in the village centre.
Paragliding and hangliding – Montejunto, Serra do Socorro and Santa Rita beach are the main locations for para-gliding and hang-gliding.