Weekend Wanderings: Day Trips along the Silver Coast of Portugal
During our month-long stay on the Silver Coast of Portugal we’ve done a number of day trips. We used both public transportation and private tours to visit five cities in the region. Read along to learn more about Caldas da Rainha, Alcobaça, Óbidos, Peniche, and Aveiro Portugal!
Nazaré by the Sea
Our second month long stay in Portugal has been in Nazaré which is about a 90 minute drive north of Lisbon on the Silver Coast of Portugal. Nazaré is a small fishing village, it is a premier surfing destination, and it is a vibrant tourist town. Keep reading to see how it manages to be all three beautifully.
How We Plan Our Travel
We’re now in our fifth month of full time travel, so I thought this would be a good time to chat about how we created our 2025 itinerary. While our approach works for us for long term travel, most of it also applies to vacation planning!
Day Trippin’ From Porto
Portugal is relatively small and is well connected by public transportation. We took three day trips from Porto: The Duoro Valley, Lisbon, and Braga. Come along and learn a little about what to do outside of Porto!