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The location is considered one of the best places to watch the sunset in the region. The viewpoint and most of the walkways are wheelchair accessible, and admission is free.

Wooden Walkways: The viewpoint is part of a network of extensive wooden walkways that wind through the cliffs and dunes. There are seven ocean observation points along these walkways, some with rotating benches for a 360º view of the landscape.

Panoramic View: From the viewpoint, it is possible to contemplate the unique contrast between the calm, warm waters of the lagoon and the invigorating waves of the sea. On clear days, it is possible to see the Berlengas archipelago on the horizon.

The Foz do Arelho viewpoint is one of the most sought-after and iconic locations in the western region of Portugal. Located in the village of Foz do Arelho, in the municipality of Caldas da Rainha, it offers a spectacular view where the Óbidos Lagoon meets the Atlantic Ocean.

At this exact spot there is only a turning circle for cars - and Google Maps also shows the spot a few 100m further to the southwest: so there is nothing right here!

The Pena da Gouvinha fountain used to serve the locals. There was a queue to fill the bottles, so much so that it was decided that each resident could only take eight bottles of water and would have to “give others a chance”. Today it serves as a stopping point to cool off during the walk and, if you wish, you can take advantage of the place to eat whatever you have prepared at home. There is a picnic area next to the fountain. The place name Pena da Gouvinha suggests that barbarians passed through here. Gouvinha is a personal name of Germanic origin, still documented in the 12th century as Gaudina.

Salir do Porto has a river beach, on the bank of the Tornada River, which flows into the bay of São Martinho do Porto. Salir beach is famous for its sand dune about 50 meters high. Once the largest in Europe, the Salir Dune stands out in the dune landscape of São Martinho Bay. The core of the Dune is partly made up of red sandstone, a vestige of an older dune – a fossil dune. There are other rock beaches in the coastal area that are locally called Quebradas. It was in the Ruins of the artisanal Customs House of Salir that the caravels that participated in the discoveries and conquests were built during the reigns of D. Afonso V and D. João II. The extinct parish was made up of the towns of Salir do Porto, Casais de Salir do Porto and Bouro.

Climbing up the sand dune and sliding down from the top is the highlight for everyone