São Martinho do Porto is a charming fishing village located in the municipality of Alcobaça (district of Leiria) in the tourist region of the Silver Coast and has about 3000 inhabitants.

 

Situated in a bay facing the Atlantic until the end of the century. XIX an important seaport, but nowadays. It is clearly oriented towards tourism.

 

Much of its popularity is due to its beach which is considered one of the most beautiful in the country, of very blue and calm sea, unique shell shape in Portugal and Europe, with an extensive sandy beach, which is protected from the waves and strong winds. by the natural cliffs formed by the bay. The incomparable beauty of this place inspired the visit of several monarchs, among them King D. Carlos who said: I have traveled a lot in Portugal and abroad, but I know nothing more beautiful than São Martinho do Porto

 

 

The bay of S. Martinho do Porto is the last vestige of an ancient Gulf that until the 16th century extended to Alfeizerão and opens to the ocean through a bar, about 250 meters wide, between the Santana hills, to the south and the lighthouse to the north. On Avenida Marginal, the cosmopolitan center of the village, there are many terraces, shops, bars and restaurants, all of which specialize in the flavors of the sea: sweaty lobster, stuffed santola, lobster, sea bass, sea bream and grilled sole. grilled sardines.

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