A fertile region slotted between the Atlantic Ocean and the massif that rises in Montejunto and overlooks the entire region in all its extension. This splendid area is a green strip of land sprinkled with white houses, uniting the maritime cost and the countrysite in a pleasant climate we wish to visit..

Western Region: Vineyards and the Sea.
Comprising the municipalities of Alenquer, Arruda dos Vinhos, Bombarral, Cadaval, Caldas da Rainha, Lourinhã, Óbidos, Peniche, Sobral de Monte Agraço and Torres Vedras, the region is united by a common culture and a very strong attachment to land and sea.

Archaeological sites, from pre-historic caves to Cooperage Castles, Arab age Castles and Roman villages, aqueducts and bridges. Medieval Churches and Monasteries, 15 th century Forts, 17 th and 18 th centuries manor houses and also a number of Fortifications from the period of the French Invasions.Archaeological sites, from pre-historic caves to Cooperage Castles, Arab age Castles and Roman villages, aqueducts and bridges. Medieval Churches and Monasteries, 15 th century Forts, 17 th and 18 th centuries manor houses and also a number of Fortifications from the period of the French Invasions.

For nature lovers, walking tracks, are prepared and signalised in agreement with the European rules and also with a total extension of 120Km, between Salir do Porto and the area of the Protected Landscape in Serra de Montejunto.
In Paúl de Tornada (Environment Interpretation Center), located in the Natural Reserve of Berlenga Island (the only one maritime reserve of the country), or in Serra do Socorro, the espeleologic and alpinism lovers can enjoy themselves. On the other side, Lagoa de Óbidos (Lagoon), offers excellent conditions to the active practice of nautical sports.

Some attractions of the Region, includes: the Sea gastronomy with excellent restaurants/fish-pond of Peniche and Lourinhã/Porto Barcas and the gastronomical influence of the convent is evident in egg rolls and “cavacas” (light crisp cakes) from Caldas da Rainha and been pies from Torres Vedras; the handicraft, that we can highlight the Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro ceramic also from Caldas da Rainha and the bobbin lace (most distinguished craft) from Peniche.

“Oeste” is today, a future enthusiastic new destination for Golf and also one of the largest wine-growing areas in Portugal and in the World.