The Resort - Praia d'El Rey
Golf & Beach Resort
The Praia D’El Rey Golf & Beach Resort is located on the stunning Silver Coast of Portugal, one hour north of Lisbon and set along the pristine beaches of the Atlantic.
The championship Golf course and Club House is at the centre of the resort, offering amazing views and showcasing the trendy 5 Star Marriott Hotel perched on the Clifftop with amazing views out over the Atlantic and a short stroll from the beautiful El Rey clean sandy beach.
While holidaying at PDR you will be spoilt for choice in Golf Courses where golfers can revel in a golf course with a view over the Atlantic Ocean, plus another three nearby including “Westcliffe” rated No 1 in Portugal.
We have some amazing Surfing Beaches a short drive away. A popular Tennis Centre and the facilities at the Hotel including the popular Gym and SPA. Or if you just want to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings then “Chill” at the Hotel bar, the Golf Club restaurants or in our private sunny garden with large pool.
For sea lovers you will find four beaches nearby, El Rey, Baleal, Peniche and Foz do Arelho which links the Óbidos Lagoon to the sea offering calmer waters to Sail, Canoe or Paddle-board. Foz has a Sailing Club, which is highly recommended for lessons in most water sport activities.
The resort is surrounded by local villages and towns a short drive away that are well worth the visit. Car Hire is essential.
What to do in the area
An all-year-round programme of events make OBIDOS a small but lively town set behind Medieval walls, it’s a must on your visit to the area. Sample the regions speciality drink Ginjinha de Óbidos (sour cherry brandy), which can be enjoyed in various places, preferably drunk from a small chocolate cup. Plenty of tourist shops and restaurants here.
Beautiful and busy CALDAS DA RAINHA offering a daily market selling fresh produce from the local area and the daily fish market, plus an abundance of street Café’s with traditional Portuguese Cakes, Savoury Pastries and Boutique style Shops.
BALEAL and FOZ are favourite spots for all things SURFING and watersports and has an abundance of Restaurants.
If you want to explore the area by car then why not consider, touring a local Vineyard, visiting the very popular Buddha Garden at Bacalhoa, or Fatima the Holy Shrine an hour’s drive away and Bombarral for Go-Karting.
For young children the Marriott has a small adventure playground fenced off. Peniche has a good sized Childrens Water Park with slides (Mid July & August only) and the nearby Dino Park (25 min’s drive) is a great place to visit with your family.
Only 60 minutes from cosmopolitan Lisbon, Praia D’El Rey is the perfect location to STAY and EXPLORE this beautiful region of Portugal.