São Martinho do Porto
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São Martinho do Porto
São Martinho do Porto is a Portuguese parish in the municipality of Alcobaça, with an area of 14.64 km². Density: 195.9 inhab / km². It comprises, besides the place of São Martinho do Porto, the place of Serra dos Mangues and Vale do Paraíso.
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The parish has one of the most beautiful beaches in the country, a bay, shaped like a scallop, with calm waters and fine white sand,
Although the commercial importance of the port has diminished, its tourist activity and the life of the beach give it a special dynamic, especially during the summer season.
Mother Church - temple dating from the 18th century. In its interior stands out, behind the altar, a large canvas, painted with oil, with the image of the miracle of Saint Martin.
Chapel of St. Anthony - near the beach of St. Anthony, is a small temple on top of a hill. Its interior is simple, decorated with only two images - the one of the patron saint and the one of the Virgin. Outside, blue and white tiles, representing the legend of the miracle of the formation of the "lake", the cove that forms before the entrance of the access bar to the bay of São Martinho do Porto.
The beach of São Martinho do Porto is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. It has a shell-shaped Bay, unique in the country, with a stretch of sand of more than 3km. Since this natural bay is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by imposing rocky cliffs that protect it from the winds and waves, the beach has serene waters and unique conditions that allow it to enjoy during most of the year.
The Bay of São Martinho do Porto is a natural marina, excellent for water sports.
For lovers of "sea beaten" by strong waves, São Martinho do Porto has a second beach outside the cliffs, open to the Atlantic, Gralha beach. Two steps to the north, and is the paragliding capital in Portugal, Praia do Salgado.
Although the commercial importance of the port has diminished, its tourist activity and the life of the beach give it a special dynamic, especially during the summer season.
Mother Church - temple dating from the 18th century. In its interior stands out, behind the altar, a large canvas, painted with oil, with the image of the miracle of Saint Martin.
Chapel of St. Anthony - near the beach of St. Anthony, is a small temple on top of a hill. Its interior is simple, decorated with only two images - the one of the patron saint and the one of the Virgin. Outside, blue and white tiles, representing the legend of the miracle of the formation of the "lake", the cove that forms before the entrance of the access bar to the bay of São Martinho do Porto.
The beach of São Martinho do Porto is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. It has a shell-shaped Bay, unique in the country, with a stretch of sand of more than 3km. Since this natural bay is sheltered from the Atlantic Ocean by imposing rocky cliffs that protect it from the winds and waves, the beach has serene waters and unique conditions that allow it to enjoy during most of the year.
The Bay of São Martinho do Porto is a natural marina, excellent for water sports.
For lovers of "sea beaten" by strong waves, São Martinho do Porto has a second beach outside the cliffs, open to the Atlantic, Gralha beach. Two steps to the north, and is the paragliding capital in Portugal, Praia do Salgado.
Gastronomy
From the typical dishes of the Parish, we can find the soup of navalheiras, the lobster soup, the rice of seafood, the açorda of seafood, and the dishes made with fresh fish and seafood.
Weather
The climate is Mediterranean, temperate. Due to its proximity to the sea, the temperatures are quite mild during most of the year. Summer is very favorable for all those who do not enjoy high temperatures.
Temperatures can vary between 5ºC and 20ºC in the winter and between 12ºC and 30ºC in the summer.
Temperatures can vary between 5ºC and 20ºC in the winter and between 12ºC and 30ºC in the summer.
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