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The Óbidos Lagoon keeps attracting innovative projects and world-class architecture

The town and lagoon of Óbidos continue to establish themselves as one of Portugal’s most dynamic hubs for contemporary architecture and high-quality tourism. Here’s an update on the main projects currently underway in the region.

Construction activity around the Óbidos Lagoon shows no sign of slowing down. Between established resorts, new developments and innovative concepts tied to surfing and sustainability, this stretch of the Silver Coast keeps drawing some of the most relevant names in Portuguese architecture and tourism investment.

West Cliffs and Royal Óbidos continue building at a steady pace, cementing their status as two of the area’s flagship resorts, each offering golf courses, real estate and five-star infrastructure right on the ocean.

Right next to Royal Óbidos, Surferscove is also taking shape fast — Portugal’s first artificial wave pool, which will use Wavegarden® Cove technology to generate consistent waves for both beginners and high-performance surfing, a project set to strengthen the region’s sporting and leisure appeal.

At Bom Sucesso Resort, the finishing touches are being applied to several standalone villas, while the 26 terraced houses designed by architect Alcino Soutinho and the 13 by Gonçalo Byrne are taking shape, reinforcing Bom Sucesso’s status as one of the largest collections of signature contemporary architecture built anywhere in Europe.

The Lagoon Village and West Lake Eco Resort developments are also progressing in the lagoon area, both built around a Mediterranean, sustainable architecture integrated into the landscape between the lagoon and the ocean.

And near the coast, a new project signed by Telmo Faria is taking shape: an ecoresort that will restore old vineyards from the region and enjoy sweeping views over the Atlantic Ocean and the Berlengas islands.

With all this activity in the area, it’s no surprise that we at Nave Lagoa are also preparing several new things for the upcoming season. Stay tuned!

The best beaches in the Oeste region

It is challenging to recommend beaches because not everyone likes the same things. Therefore, when someone asks us for advice on choosing a beach destination in the Oeste region, we always ask them first about their goals before answering. For those looking for surfing and fun, we usually suggest Baleal, Peniche, or Santa Cruz. For those who prefer family beaches and calm waters, we point them towards São Martinho or Nazaré. For those who want to have it all, towards the resorts around the lagoa de Óbidos. And for those who like bathing in warmer waters… towards a good spa.

And, for that very reason, we believe that it is best if our list of beaches does not have a ranking, as, for some, the top 1 may be a beach that, for others, is one of the least desirable. The ones that follow appear, as the cast in Woody Allen’s films, in alphabetical order:

– Baleal. The small peninsula of Baleal and its two beaches is a popular with the international crowd, especially with surfers from all over the world. It is also a recommended option for beginners, since it always has different difficulty levels spread across the various sections of the peninsula. The accommodation on offer between Baleal and Peniche is extensive, especially in apartments and youth hostels. For those looking for a good higher- end option, the MH Peniche is a very good hotel and has an excellent location, being close to both the beaches and the restaurant district.

– Bom Sucesso. The Bom Sucesso beach, on the southern side of the lagoa de Óbidos, has a wide sandy area, and calm, transparent waters, perfect for children’s games. Furthermore, it has the bonus of walking between the dunes to the open sea and enjoying the waves. There are several resorts in the area that offer an excellent level of accommodation. Our personal experience and opinion, suggest none offers such a complete experience as the Bom Sucesso Resort, with its distinctive design element but still complete with the main amenities of the other resorts.

– Física. Surfing destination, bustling and fun, with all the services and entertainment of the touristic town of Santa Cruz. The Noah Surf House has different accommodation options and has developed the boho-eco-chic concept like no other.

– Nazaré. Praia Norte is a must during the winter, to watch the pros taming the largest waves in the world. In the summer, the Nazaré main beach is a top-rated family destination, with all the services and entertainment one would expect. For those who prefer a somewhat quieter accommodation, away from the city center, the Vale d’Azenha hotel, with its modern architecture and characteristic style, may be a good option.

– Porto das Barcas. It is a beautiful beach, usually quiter, in an area still under development. Accommodations are cosy and family-friendly, highlighting the Silver Coast Vacation Inn.

– Porto Novo. This beach is in an area with very low density, near the small towns of Vimeiro and Maceira, but the Well Hotel & Spa, right by the beach, has sufficient attractions and services to enjoy a complete stay.

– Supertubos. Its perfect waves host the Surf World League in October and make this beach an absolute mecca for European surfers. It has a wide range of accommodation and good surf schools. For those who may prefer to stay this time in a hotel rather than in a Volkswagen minivan, the MH Atlántico is an excellent option.

It is impossible to condense 100 km of beaches in a few lines, but we hope we have helped you with this small selection, which you can expand by sharing your preferences in the comments. Come on, dive in…