The spectacular Rio Alva at Secarias near Arganil
 

Peaceful and tranquil by the river
 

Plenty of spots to picnic and go for a swim
 

Our local jacuzzi in Coja-try the real thing!
 

The excellent "lagar" restaurant and bar in Coja
 

The ancient bridge over the Rio Alva entering Coja
 

The picturesque Villa Cova do Alva with the Rio Alva winding majestically through the valley below
 

Typical Portuguese village with the foothills of the mountains in the background
 

The beautiful village of Avo nestled in the foothills of the Estrellas
 

One of our favourite spots for lunch
 

Typical Portuguese manor house
 

Great renovation project
 

Typical Portuguese village street
 

Heading into the old town of Coja
 

The beautiful Rio Mondego at Tabua
 

Praia da Mira
 

Just back from the sea, pedal boats on the lake at Mira
 

Pedal boats at Praia da Mira
 

Pleasure lake on the Silver coast is great for the kids
 

Traditional Portuguese dancers
 

Traditional Portuguese dancers
 

Tocha on the west coast is a surfers paradise
 

The coast west of Coimbra still retains its old world charm

Enjoying the waves on Mira beach

Sparkling clean beaches

Fantastic beaches on the way to Figuera do Foz

Hotel near the beach in Mira on the Silver Coast