Info guide
Portugal Pure

Waste

Guesthouse Beach Break

All residual waste can be placed in the green container opposite the guesthouse. You can store glass, cardboard and plastic packaging in the containers on the ground floor behind the laundry room.

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Quinta Charlotte

All residual waste can be placed in the black containers that you will find opposite the blue entrance gate of Quinta Charlotte, at Rua Cabeço dos Fornos 18. Glass, cardboard and plastic packaging can be placed in the colored containers that you will find here and there along the road.

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Alarm

The alarm is switched off during the entire stay. To avoid false alarms, it is sufficient not to touch the installation.

 

Visits

Alcobaça

This city has only one major attraction, but it is one that counts. The massive Monastery of Alcobaça dates from the 12th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The cozy city center is worth a visit.

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Almagreira (Praia da-)

Beautiful beach. Top surf spot. 

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Areia Branca (Praia da-)

Beautiful white sandy beach. Very popular.

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Bacalhõa Buddha Eden

An extensive garden crammed with all kinds of Oriental statues. Kitsch according to some, but worth a visit anyway. There is a small train for the children. You can have a nice lunch in the adjacent quinta and the wines are also excellent.

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Baleal

The surfing paradise par excellence. This of course includes beautiful beaches. It is wonderful to walk around the peninsula. You can go out here in the evening.

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Batalha

The impressive Monastery of Batalha (UNESCO) is a must see, it is a beautiful example of the Portuguese Manueline style of the 15th century.

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Caldas da Rainha

Nice conference city that is difficult to reveal at first glance. It is pleasant shopping in the narrow streets and in the La Vie shopping center. Don't forget to visit some of the beautiful squares such as Praça 25 de Abril and Praça 5 de Outubro. A pleasant fruit market takes place every day on the Praça da Republica (9am-1pm).

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Coimbra

Pleasant city with a beautiful historic center. The first Portuguese kings are buried in the Santa Cruz church. Coimbra also has two cathedrals (Sé Nova and Sé Velha, literally new and old cathedral).

 

The university is definitely worth a visit. The student restaurant of the law faculty is tasty and cheap and - you wouldn't expect it from the outside - from the terrace you have an excellent view over the Mondego valley. There is also a large covered fresh market with regional products for cheap. The botanical garden is beautiful and free.

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Consolaçao

Beautifully restored fort on the south side of the extensive beach of Supertubos. To the left of the fort you walk straight down to an impressive breakwater .

 

D'El Rey (Praia)

Phenomenal sandy beach, good surf spot. Beautiful golf course too, very fashionable neighborhood.
 

Fátima

Place of pilgrimage, attracts 5,000,000 Catholic faithful every year. Only Lourdes (France) is more popular. 

 

Foz do Arelho

Fashionable seaside resort with beautiful sandy beach. You can do kitesurfing, kayaking, surfing, sailing and of course sunbathing. Cycling or walking along the beautiful lagoon is also an option. Recently, a small group of flamingos chose the lagoon as their new permanent spot.

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Islas das Berlengas (take boat in Peniche)

Incredibly beautiful, almost deserted island, accessible from the port of Peniche. Several companies offer half-day trips. Ideal location for diving and snorkeling, but also good for a walk. Be sure to visit the fort, at least if you are not afraid of heights. The path leading to it is narrow and the last few meters you walk across the sea via a stone bridge one and a half meters wide - without a balustrade. Those who dare will get a lot in return. This way you get a beautiful view of the many fish in the azure water from the bridge.

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Lisbon

The secrets of the capital do not just unfold. It takes a long time to get to know this beautiful pearl and its many neighborhoods.

 

Here are some quick recommendations: if you only have one day to explore Lisbon, you can take a nice tour with a Tuk Tuk: the drivers are often young, enthusiastic and they know the most beautiful places. A ride on tram 28 also takes you through the old city center of the Alfama district. It's best to get there early: boarding in Martim Moniz is possible from 6 am. 

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The student district of Bairro Alto is very beautiful and connects to the even more beautiful artists' district of Chiado. There you can visit LX Factory, a site where the former warehouses are now occupied by artists, small shops and restaurants.

 

The Belém district is also worth a detour: you will not only find the Torre de Belém (national symbol of Portugal), the sailors' monument, the Jeronymite Monastery (where Vasco da Gama and Luis de Camões are buried), but also and especially the Pastelaria de Belém bakery, world famous for its pasteis de nata, cream pastries.

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Museum lovers should not miss the Museu Calouste Gulbenkian on the Praça de Espanha. It is just one of the many museums in the capital.

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It is best to park in the suburbs, near a metro station (for example Odivelas). The metro works excellently and the network is very easy to interpret.​

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Lourinhã

Welcome to the Portuguese dinosaur site par excellence: in addition to the Dino Parque dinosaur park, you will also find a dinosaur museum. Did you know that there is even a dinosaur named after Lourinhã, the Lourinhasaurus? Nice, especially for children.

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Mafra

This municipality owes its fame to the presence of the Mafra Palace, an impressive Baroque-style palace built in the 18th century. It has 1,200 rooms and a total area of ​​almost 40,000 m2. 

 

However, Mafra has even more to offer. The University of Lisbon has a breeding program running here to protect the Iberian wolf (these animals still live in the wild in northern Portugal and parts of Spain). In this center you will be kindly shown around by enthusiastic students. You have a good chance of seeing the wolves, who live in semi-freedom. 

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Nazaré

Popular seaside resort. Although Nazaré may seem dilapidated at first glance, this former fishing village certainly has its charms. You can enjoy delicious food in various restaurants. You can take the tram lift to the higher old center of Sítio.

 

From October the waves become higher (up to 40m!), which is ideal for die hard surfers. The best view of this spectacle is from the large lighthouse. Due to the growing international attention, parking during the 'Big Waves' is a real nightmare, but that can't spoil the fun!

 

Anyone who stays here during the spring holidays can enjoy an extra attraction: Carnival is intensely celebrated.

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Óbidos

Well preserved, walled medieval village. When you enter through the large gate (there is only one entrance and you really can't miss it), you are immediately drawn in by the pleasant shopping street. It is best to buy your ceramics somewhere else, it is very touristy and therefore expensive, but you will hardly find a more pleasant walk anywhere.

 

Maybe have a drink at the pousada (state hotel) located in the castelo. You have a fantastic view over the roofs of the village and the region. If you want, you can climb the ramparts and walk all the way around the village. In addition to its advantages, this also has a disadvantage: the walk is absolutely worthwhile and is free, but there is no balustrade on the one-meter-narrow wall. More information at the tourist office at the entrance.

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Papôa

Uninhabited peninsula in our virtual backyard of Guesthouse Beach Break in Peniche. You can easily walk there from the guesthouse as follows: when you leave Beach Break and stand with your back to the guesthouse, you turn to the left. Then turn left again at the second street, towards the ocean. At the ocean you turn right. At Praia do Portinho da Areia do Norte, the small beach on your left (also the closest beach to the guesthouse and a surfing spot for advanced wave surfers), turn left. In the distance you can see the peninsula in front of you. You can walk all the way around the peninsula. That's definitely worth it!

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Peniche

Welcome to this beautiful, walled port city with a well-preserved fortress, where the authoritarian ruler Salazar held his political prisoners. Now it houses the Liberation Museum, a must for those interested in the country's recent history. With the Bobbin Lace Museum, the city has a second museum that is worth seeing. 

 

Peniche is of course best known as the European capital of wave surfing, with its many surf spots with phenomenal waves. The Wave Surfing World Cup is held here every October.

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The city is located on a peninsula with a beautiful lighthouse on Cape Cabo Carvoeiro. You can of course also visit there.

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The entire peninsula is currently in the running to become a UNESCO intangible heritage site. If you drive down the Marginal Norte and Marginal Sul, you will understand why: the ocean has eroded the cliffs here in a stunningly beautiful way. With Carreiro de São Marcos you can also visit one of the most beautiful bays in the world, at least according to Lonely Planet. The colorful houses seem to be stuck to the edge of the cliff.

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Boats depart daily from the harbor to the Islas das Berlengas archipelago (see under 'Islas das Berlengas'). There is a beautiful shipyard in the harbor. Above all, Peniche is of course a beautiful fishing town, with many small-scale fishing companies: from canning companies, to fish processing factories to freezing factories: you will find it all here!

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The Papôa Peninsula is also worth a walk, which we describe separately above (see under 'Papôa').

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Rio Maior

The Mercado Santana is held every Sunday morning, a very large market where it is pleasant to spend time. The nearby salt mine with salt shoveled into pyramids is nice to visit before or after.

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São Bernardino

Idyllic place with a fine sandy beach.

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São Martinho do Porto

Favorite seaside resort of the Portuguese. Beautiful bay with handsome promenade. You will find numerous restaurants there. Very touristy.

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Setúbal

A large, industrial coastal city that still has a certain charm. You can take the ferry to Troia, a very beautiful peninsula with beautiful beaches. Setúbal is located at the mouth of the Sado River, many birds have their nests there. You can also spot dolphins there.

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Salir do Porto

A walking path was constructed with wooden beams in the dunes of Salir. At low tide you can walk along the beach of Salir to the ruins of a Moorish fortress. Traces of dinosaurs are visible in the rocks. A walk to the restored chapel of Santa Ana is also worthwhile. The beautiful beach is ideal for those who prefer to avoid the crowds

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Sintra

It may seem far, but within an hour you can be in the middle of this Portuguese pearl. With its countless palaces along green hills, the many narrow shopping streets and the nice markets, romantic Sintra is an absolute must. Park your car somewhere in the lower city and then take the white city bus.

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Tomar

This beautiful medieval city is best known for its Convento de Christo, a monastery built by the Templars that is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. When you stand in front of the imposing building, the entrance is at the far left.​​​

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First aid kit

We ask that you place any empty packaging visibly on the table upon departure, so that we can replenish it.

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House rules

We don't have that, you are at home here. We only ask two things:

• No smoking in the house.

• Respect for neighbors and/or  other guests.

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Internet

WiFi is free. The password for the internet is 'PortugalPure'.​

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Restaurants and bars

Caldas da Rainha

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120

Cocktail bar.

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A Casa do Bingre

Hamburger restaurant.

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A Lareira

Actually a caterer of large parties, but with a restaurant that is accessible to everyone. If you take the menu, you won't lose any money and it's usually fine.

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Cabaret Voltaire

Cocktail bar in a cozy atmosphere.

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Cairo Cairo

In this excellent Egyptian restaurant you can eat whatever is available. Delicious! Price-quality ok.

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Citrus

Bar with an emphasis on a healthy lifestyle.

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Delhi Darbar

Indian restaurant. Nice service, tasty dishes. Not expensive.

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Flavours of India

Here the Indian hostess cooks with her own 'spices'. Please note: at 9pm you will be pushed outside, but the food is delicious.

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Geo

Superb Georgian restaurant, our favorite in Caldas.

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Maratona

Maratona is an established name in Caldas da Rainha. It is split into two parts: on the right you have the brasserie, open from morning to evening, ideal for a small bite. Dirt cheap, downright delicious. On the left you have the actual restaurant with slightly more expensive dishes, price-quality certainly ok.

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Maria Adega

Steakhouse. Tasty and not too expensive.

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Maria dos Cacos

Tapas restaurant.

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La Piazza

Pizzeria. Simple, but very tasty food. Be sure to try the garlic breads, they are beautifully served. Cheap.

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Paneòlio

Superb pizza, expensive.

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Real Balcão 5

Trendy restaurant in a cozy setting.

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Restaurante Adega do Albertino

Typical Portuguese restaurant.

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Sabores d'Italia

Another Italian. Very expensive by Portuguese standards, but it is also very tasty.

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Solar dos Amigos

Typical Portuguese restaurant: good cuisine, gigantic portions. European prices.

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Taberna do Manelvina

Top address for those who love traditional Portuguese cuisine. Not too expensive.​

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Ti'Ascenção

Classic Portuguese restaurant with tasty fries.

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Toca da Onça

Cozy indoor-outdoor bar with good cocktails and great service.

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Foz do Arelho

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Ala Norte

Cozy beach bar on the beach, with beautiful views. Correct cocktails, tasty snacks. Recommended!

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Cais da Praia

Restaurant with terrace, on the beach. Good kitchen.

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Cocos Beach Club

Nice beach bar with many vegetarian options.

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Távola

Restaurant with typical Portuguese dishes.

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Távola Lagoa

Very nice restaurant for both meat and fish. Nice service!

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Tibino

Fixed value in Foz do Arelho with cozy interior.

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Lourinhã​

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Alta

Chic restaurant with sea view.

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Areal Beach Bar by Chakall

Restaurant with tasty breakfast, burgers and salads on the beach.

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Dom Sebastião

Typical Portuguese cuisine and pleasant interior. Not expensive.

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Jardim Cervejaria

Correct Portuguese cuisine in the heart of Lourinhã. Nice beer list. Cozy setting. Not expensive.

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Restaurante Terra a Terra

Cozy setting.

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Salty Beach Bar

Nice beach bar.

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Vestigium

This restaurant opened its doors in 2018 and the young brother and sister give one hundred percent. The cuisine is absolutely top-notch, and anyone who enjoys well-prepared tuna or entrecôte, for example, will not return from a boring trip. The service is great. Nothing but superlatives for this tandem! Price-quality fantastic.

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Nazaré

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A Tasquinha

Top restaurant in the category 'Portuguese at its best'. Host Carlos welcomes you in his own unique way. The crab is excellent, as are the shrimp. The price-quality ratio is perfect.

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Aki Del Mar

Good fish restaurant. European prices.

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Casa o Santo

Another typical Portuguese restaurant. Super location for those who love shellfish. You get them plain, with freshly baked bread. Not expensive.

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Jardim da Vila

Absolutely recommended. Belgian chef. Very tasty, cozy too, not expensive.

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Le Petit Chef Belge

Food truck with perfect burgers and pancakes.

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Pangeia

Chic restaurant.

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Rosa Dos Ventos

Tiny restaurant, run by husband and wife, with nothing but fresh products. We ate the grilled wild sea bass and it was tasty. Not too expensive.

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S. Miguel

Do you want a beautiful view of the sea and beach? Then you are in the right place in S. Miguel. Moreover, the food is delicious. European prices.

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Taverna Do 8 ó 80

Good restaurant with a view of the ocean, best known for their stone grill. European prices.​

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Peniche (Centre) + Atouguia da Baleia + Baleal + Ferrel

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A Sardinha

Centrally located fish restaurant.

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Bar Três As

Nice bar, cheap cocktails.

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Danau

Beach bar with mediocre food, a nice place in the evenings with often a DJ.

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Entre Amigos

Tapas restaurant.

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Hangfive

Nice bar for the youth.

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Java House Lounge

Beautiful lounge bar with extensive gin and cocktail menu.

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Marginal Restaurante

Here you can relax with two brothers who know what good food is! Fish or meat, both are well prepared. The setting is cozy and the sea view is a bonus. Price-quality not expensive.

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Marisqueira dos Cortiçais

Excellent fish restaurant. Here you can enjoy a fish dish and at the same time enjoy perhaps the most spectacular sea view of all restaurants in the region. Quite expensive.

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Marisqueira Mirandum

Seafood restaurant.

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Mega Tosta

The name says it all: if you fancy a very large toast, you will be well served here. Price-quality ok.

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Oficina do Hambúrguer

You've come to the right place for a well-prepared hamburger. Good desserts and home-made ice cream. Cheap.

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Onda Azul

Here you mainly eat hearty skewers. Price-quality excellent.

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O Outro

Pizzeria with Portuguese touches. Nice interior, friendly service. Tasty and ok in price.

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Os Americano's

Honest cuisine. Price-quality okay.

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Profresco

Decent fish restaurant with sea view.

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Puro Cake Lab

Fancy an incredibly delicious breakfast or a complete brunch? That's possible here! Also delicious home-made ice cream. Price-quality ok.

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Restaurante do Parque

Typical Portuguese restaurant. European prices.

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Riclé Bar

Nice bar. You can play pool here.

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Sr. Pizza

You can eat the best Italian pizza at these Brazilian operators. The setting is unpleasant, so we recommend picking up the pizza and eating it on a bench with a sea view or at home. Not expensive.

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Taberna do Ganhão

Typical Portuguese cuisine in Portuguese interior. Very tasty and not expensive.

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Tasca do Joel

One of the best restaurants in the region. Beautiful interior, quick service, well-maintained kitchen. It is best to make a reservation, especially in season. Price-quality is perfectly fine.

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The base

Cool vibes with good cocktails, you will experience it here! Meeting point for outgoing surfers.

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Tribo da Praia (= Bar da Praia)

Top beach bar with good lunch options. If you take the location into account, it is dirt cheap.

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Vó Dina

Portuguese barbecue restaurant with basic interior. Ribs and chicken are very tasty here. Simple and inexpensive.

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Xakra beach bar

Beautiful beach bar literally on the Supertubos beach. You have to go there along a path over the dunes. Insane view. Tasty fish dishes. Not too expensive.

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São Martinho do Porto

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Nascer do Sol

Large hall with a refectory feel, but typical Portuguese food, quick service and it is cheap.​

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Nova Caravela

Good fish restaurant. Expensive.

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Novo Sabor Hamburgueria

Tasty burgers. Not expensive.

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O Farol

Tourist fish restaurant on the beach, with a breathtaking view of the bay. The crab is delicious. They like to come here with fresh bread. Please know that this is not free. It is also better not to eat fish per kilo here, because of the (too) large portions. A glass of wine costs almost as much as a bottle. Quite expensive, except during the crab festival in September, when some dishes are reasonably priced.

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Pesca no Prato

The owner is knowledgeable, honest and serves you with a smile. As is customary in many restaurants, several plates of starters are brought to the table. You can safely refuse that, but the shell with melted cheese is very tasty. European prices, except for the wines, which are dirt cheap and tasty.

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Pizzaria Portobello

Correct pizzas with a sea view. Take away is also possible.

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Porrinhas dos Leitões

Typical Portuguese, large restaurant. Delicious pork, good service. Not expensive.

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Taberna Marginal

Well-maintained tapas restaurant.​

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Tasca do TinTin

Meat restaurant.​​

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Sports and games 

Bowling

You can go bowling in Caldas da Rainha, at Bowling Caldas.

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Watching animals

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Zoo

'Sete Rios' or 'Seven Rivers', that is the name of the Lisbon zoo.

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Oceanarium

Lisbon's oceanarium is also an absolute hit with children.

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Spotting dolphins

Another idea for a fun trip is to look for dolphins in and around Peniche, with Feeling Berlenga.

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Mountain biking

In February 2024 we bought 6 brand new, non-electric mountain bikes. Ideal for exploring the region!

If desired, guide Kristof will show you and your group around the most beautiful trails for free.

Bicycle helmets and locks are included in the rental of your bicycle. Feel free to ask for prices!

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Golfing

The region is an absolute golfing paradise. Some options nearby:

• Praia D'El Rey Golf Course

• Royal Óbidos Spa & Golf Resort

• Guardian Bom Sucesso Golf

• West Cliffs Golf Course

• Campo de Golfe Club Botado

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Horse riding

• Centro Hípico de Alcaria, ideal for walks in the Parque Natural das Serras de Aire e Candeeiros nature reserve.

• Eco Salgados Agroturismo, if you fancy a relaxing walk along the Peniche coastline.

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Karting

KIRO is a very nice karting circuit and is located in Bombarral.

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Water sports

The region is known worldwide as the place to be for wave surfers. Would you like to taste it yourself? Then you can go to Fred's Adventures, for example. Owner Fred is a wonderful teacher. Feel free to ask us for his details!

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Phone numbers

Problem of any kind? 

Call us on one of the numbers below:

• +32 (0)494 884 897

• +351 915 050 023

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In emergency?

Call 112 (European emergency number).

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Sick?

Guesthouse Beach Break

 

Clínica da Ajuda em Peniche

Peniche Hospital is 850 meters from the guesthouse. This is how you get there: if you have your back to the guesthouse, turn right until you reach the roundabout. At the roundabout turn left and follow the road. The hospital is on your right. 

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Address: R. Heróis do Ultramar 29, 2520-294 Peniche, Portugal

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Quinta Charlotte

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Centro Hospitalar do Oeste, EPE - Unidade de Caldas da Rainha

Sometimes a long wait, but the care is excellent. Children have priority.

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Address: Casa Rodrigo Berquó, R. Diário de Noticias, 2500-176 Caldas da Rainha, Portugal

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Shops

Supermarkets

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Guesthouse Beach Break

• At 200m you will find a large Continente.

• Lidl and Aldi are 300 meters away.

• Intermarché is 1.2 km away. Please note: tourist prices are charged here.

• Pingo Doce is 2 km away.

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Quinta Charlotte​

• In the center of Salir do Porto you will find Minimercado Graciete, a neighborhood supermarket.

• Intermarché and Mundo Verde are located in São Martinho do Porto.

• At 10 km from Quinta Charlotte, in Caldas da Rainha, you can go to Mercadona, Continente, Intermarché, Pingo Doce, Aldi, Lidl, E. Leclerc, among others.
   

Shopping

• In Caldas da Rainha, in addition to pleasant shopping streets, you also have the La Vie shopping center.

• Lisbon is hip and trendy. In addition to the shopping streets with major brands (such as in the Avenida da Liberdade), you also have numerous smaller shopping streets with trendy shops (in the Chiado, Bairro Alto and Baixa districts).

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Swimming pool

What you need to know about the pool at Quinta Charlotte:

• The summer cover ensures that the water cools down less quickly at night and heats up more quickly during the day. It is best to do it with two people to unroll to cover the pool, otherwise the rollator may end up in the pool - and you don't want that to happen. It is also best to roll it up with two people to open the pool.

• Glass in and around the swimming pool is prohibited. Why? If the glass breaks and falls into the pool, it is virtually invisible. If there is a large amount of shards, the swimming pool may even have to be emptied.