casa plaj, a villa rental on Portugal's Silver Coast

A Coastal Escape on Portugal's Costa de Prata

Created by a young family from Germany, the home they describe as a "perfect holiday hideaway" is located on a quiet hill near Lourinhã on Portugal's Silver Coast, or Costa de Prata. The nearest beach is Paraia de Porto das Barcas, which can be reached via a small forest path in 10 minutes.

Casa Plaj was designed with the help of Lisbon-based architects extrastudio and is a minimalist space that puts views of the landscape and water front and center. There are three bedrooms (one king, one double, one with two singles) and two bathrooms, with a well-equipped kitchen, all of which are on one level.

Outside, there is a dining area as well as a saltwater pool that invites you to cool off and take in the views.

Additional information

Please note: The property cannot accommodate children under six years due to the open terrace railings.

There is an outdoor shower.

Around

The house is located just outside the town of Lourinhã, which is seven minutes by car, and offers cafes, supermarkets, pharmacies, and numerous restaurants. Notable destinations include the Lourinhã Dino Park, an open-air museum featuring life-size dinosaur models and fossil exhibits, and the local Lourinhã Museum.

The nearest beach to the home, Praia de Porto das Barcas, can be reached via a small forest path in about 10 minutes, while Praia Da Peralta can be reached in five minutes by car and Praia Da Areia Branca in 10 minutes.

If you’re up for a short drive, nearby towns like Óbidos or Bombarral offer castles and vineyards, plus the Buddha Eden Garden, Europe’s largest Asian-inspired garden, located in Quinta dos Loridos near Bombarral.