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Hi Passengers!

I present today this videoclip made with pictures shoted in Foz do arelho a village of Estremadura in Portugal with a beautiful Beach of white sand and an area where you can sail on the quiet waters of the lagoon of Óbidos or surf the wild waves of the Atlantic Ocean.

These pictures have been made in July 2008 and mixed with soundtrack ''Here comes the hotstepper performed by Ini Kamoze. Enjoy and thanks for watching them...

Welcome in Foz do Arelho

This is the surf forecast page for Foz do Arelho, Peniche. Use the tab navigation above to view Foz do Arelho sea temperature, Foz do Arelho photographs, Foz do Arelho detailed swell predictions, wind and weather forecasts, Foz do Arelho webcams, current wind from Peniche live weather stations and Foz do Arelho tide predictions. The Portugal swell maps link will open up the big picture showing Portugal and the surrounding seas. These swell maps can be animated to show the different swell components, wave energy, wave period, wave heights, together with wind and weather forecasts, current weather and sea state observations from Portugal wave-buoys, passing ships and coastal weather stations. Our wavefinder tool will be available soon to help you locate the best surf conditions in the area around Foz do Arelho. In the meantime, check out the forecasts for other Peniche surf breaks near to Foz do Arelho to make the most of forecast wind and wave directions.

Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Foz do Arelho (click location name for more details)
Closest break	Lagide	11 km
Second closest break	Baleal Reef	12 km
Third closest break	Praia do Baleal	13 km
Fourth closest break	Baia	14 km
Fifth closest break	Molho Leste	15 km
Ski Resorts closest to Foz do Arelho
Closest ski area	Serra da Estrela (Portugal)	182 km
Second closest ski area	Sierra de Béjar-La Covatilla (Spain)	313 km
Third closest ski area	Manzaneda (Spain)	353 km
Fourth closest ski area	Leitariegos (Spain)	451 km
Fifth closest ski area	Valdesqui (Spain)	463 km
Tide stations nearest to Foz do Arelho
Closest tide station	St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England	1187 km
Second closest tide station	St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc	1187 km
Third closest tide station	Newlyn, England	1220 km
Fourth closest tide station	Newlyn, England	1220 km
Fifth closest tide station	St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands	1221 km
Town and city forecasts close to Foz do Arelho
Closest city location	Caldad da Rainha (Portugal)	9 km
Second closest city location	Torres Vedras (Portugal)	38 km
Third closest city location	Leira (Portugal)	50 km
Fourth closest city location	Santarém or Santarem (Portugal)	52 km
Fifth closest city location	Entroncamento (Portugal)	66 km

• Document courtesy www.surf-forecast.com

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Discover now more informations about holiday in beach of Foz do Arelho with the following report made on WEB 2.0 - Carpe Diem Passengers - JPFG 2009

Edificio Panoramico (apartment)

Home: 24281 Sleeps up to: 5 (2 bedrooms) Rates: £400 to £790 Nearest beach: Foz do Arelho: 0.02 km Will consider: Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Corporate bookings	Changeover day: Sat Access: Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.2 km Notes: No pets allowed Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering

Home description

Situated in the delightful village of Foz do Arelho, just 55 minutes from Lisbon, uniquely positioned overlooking Foz's fashionable beach and Obidos lagoon. This luxury brand new first floor apartment offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, fully fitted kitchen, spacious lounge with dining area leading to large private terrace with breathtaking views. Set in a luxury gated condominium, with shared 3 tier infinity swimming pool, gym and sauna. The beach is steps away and hosts to one side a warm, safe lagoon and to the other a surfer's paradise of rolling waves. There is a promenade of restaurants, bars and cafes all 2 minutes walk away. Your most difficult choices will be beach, pool or private terrace and which restaurant to stroll to for dinner! A 10 minute walk/short drive into Foz village is a bakery, small supermarkets, bank, doctor, bars and restaurants. Just 8km from Caldas da Rainha for hypermarkets, great shopping and a daily market with fresh produce. 30km from Praia D'el Ray Golf Resort.

View from the Terrace of Pool, Beach and Lagoon	Terrace with table, chairs, steamers and parasols
Master Bedroom	Lounge

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The Costa de Prata/Silver Coast region

This region is a beautiful and unspoilt area of Portugal. There are beautiful beaches, breathtaking scenery and many historic old towns to visit.

The Silver Coast is one of Portugal's most exciting wine producing regions - via its wine route some excellent reds and whites can be sampled.

Foz do Arelho area

Foz Do Arelho's beautiful white sandy beach is just 2 minutes walk from the apartment. The lagoon is warm, calm and safe for children. The Atlantic rollers are dramatic to watch and popular with surfers.
Other nearby beaches include Sao Martinho da Porto (13km) and Salir do Porto (10km).

The Sailing School on Obidos Lagoon offers the following activities; windsurfing, catamarans, kitesurfing, waterskiing and canoeing. You can choose to join a course for a few hours each day or take private lessons.

The medieval town of Obidos is only a 20 minute drive away. Obidos was a gift from the King of Portugal to his wife. The town has narrow cobbled stone streets and whitewashed houses with blue trim and flowered window boxes draped in Bougainvillea. There are plenty of shops selling local ceramics, crafts and gifts. Obidos hosts an annual chocolate festival in February, Easter is celebrated with a week of events including a torchlight procession through the cobbled streets and there is a medieval week in July.


Caldas da Rainha is just a 10 minute drive away and offering several hyper-markets, fantastic shopping, hospital, train line into Lisbon and a daily market offering fresh fish and produce.

Head to the capital city of Lisbon for the day (55 minutes drive) to experience the diverse culture and architecture. At Lisbon's heart are wide tree-lined avenues graced by Art Nouveau buildings, mosaic pavements and street cafes.

On a clear day, you can see the picturesque Berlengas Islands from the terrace. This natural reserve can be accessed by boat trips from Peniche (40 minutes drive).

Just 25 minutes drive away is the famous Praia D'el Ray Golf Course. This award winning par 72 championship links golf course provides spectacular views of pine forests, sand dunes and the Berlenga Islands. Other local courses include Golden Eagle and Campo Real. Full information on each course plus details of how to book tee times at reduced prices are available in our apartment folder. A set of golf clubs is available on request for guests to use.

How to get there

Fly to Lisbon airport. The apartment is just 55 minutes drive away. It is a very easy route and mostly motorway.
Easyjet fly from Luton, Gatwick, Bristol and Liverpool to Lisbon.
Tap (Air Portugal) fly from Heathrow and Gatwick to Lisbon.
BMI Baby fly from Birmingham to Lisbon.
Thompson fly from Manchester to Lisbon.

Ryanair fly from Stansted to Oporto (3 hour drive to the apartment).

All of these airlines offer great prices especially if you book early.

Nearest Travel Links
Airport:	Lisbon: 88 km
Railway:	Caldas da Rainha: 8 km

Activities near Foz do Arelho

Sports: Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing

Great for: Walking holidays Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays

Facilities

Luxuries:	Gym, Sauna, Internet access, DVD player, Sea view
General:	Central heating, Air conditioning, TV, CD player, Satellite TV
Standard:	Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:	Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine
Rooms:	Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), En suite (1), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:	Sofabeds (1), Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:	Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:	Balcony / Terrace, Shared outdoor pool (unheated), Shared garden, BBQ, Childrens pool
Access:	Secure parking

Further details indoors:
Master bedroom with king size bed fitted with egyptian cotton sheets. Ocean views. Large wardrobe with plenty of storage space.
Bedroom 2 with twin beds plus Z bed. Ocean views. Wardrobe.

En suite bathroom to bedroom 1 with bath, shower, toilet and sink.
Second bathroom with shower, toilet and sink.

Brand new luxury cherry wood kitchen with granite worktops. The fully equipped kitchen includes cooker, hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher and washing machine. Fantastic views onto terrace and lagoon. Door onto private terrace.

Bright and spacious lounge with dining area. Doors open onto private terrace. Corner sofas, which can be pulled out into double sofa bed. Large plasma TV, with CD and DVD player. Cable TV . Ipod connector and broadband connection if you need to stay in touch with work/home. Coffee table. Dining table with 6 chairs.

Entrance hall with security video phone.
Air conditioning in the lounge.
Private Outdoor Terrace - a large area (49 sq.m.) with a dining table and chairs, BBQ, teak steamers, sun umbrellas and shade. The terrace offers a great place to chill out, read a book or watch the kite surfers on the lagoon. Spectacular views of lagoon, beach and ocean.

Further details outdoors:
The gated condominium offers a shared outdoor area with space for sunbathing and a 3 tier infinity swimming pool with children's pool. Spectacular views of the lagoon, beach and ocean from the swimming pool.

Further details

The apartment offers a perfectly relaxing holiday for families, couples and golfers.
Cot, highchair, changing mat and box of toys are available on request. There are books, CDs, DVDs and a box full of things for use on the beach such as sun umbrella, buckets, spades, beach mats, football, boogie board and a wind break. The terrace offers a great place to chill out, read a book or watch the kite surfers on the lagoon. The internet connection allows you to bring a laptop and (if required) you can stay in touch with work/friends. The apartment has central heating and double glazing thus making it comfortable all year round.

Underground parking space and private outdoor parking. This is a first floor property.

As the beach is reached down a number of steps this property may be unsuitable for people with restricted mobility.

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