Portugal's Costa de Prata - A shore investment
With its beaches, restaurants, horse-riding and golfing hotel, Praia D'El Rey in Portugal is heaven.
"For Portuguese afficionados, Silver is the new Black. That's the Silver Coast - or 'Costa de Prata' - in Portugal which has seen a big surge of development in recent years thanks in part to the building of a fantastic new motorway. Sometimes the thought of a villa in the countryside, tucked away on a mountain-top retreat with only chickens for company can seem more appealing than the reality, but not here. Irish people love people, places, things to do, good food and wine and having fun."
A piece of paradise on the Silver Coast
Luxury accommodation at Praia d'El Rey - where the beach is right beyond your balcony.
"While there is no doubt that the Algarve is Portugal's premium holiday destination, the sunny coasts north and south of Lisbon have raised their profile significantly over the past decade. The Silver Coast, or 'Costa da Prata', stretches north from Lisbon along the coast of central Portugal up as far north as Porto. Although the region doesn't have the high temperatures of the Algarve — which is actually a blessing in the summer — it enjoys an excellent temperate climate with the added advantage of its proximity to the historic and picturesque city of Lisbon, always worth a visit."
