The Silver Coast (Costa de Prata) runs along the Atlantic coast from Setúbal in the south to Aveiro in the north, covering the districts of Leiria, Caldas da Rainha, Peniche, Nazaré and the medieval walled village of Óbidos. It is one of the fastest-growing areas for British buyers in Portugal, offering a calmer Atlantic lifestyle at lower property prices than the Algarve or Lisbon. Removal companies and moving companies cover the Silver Coast via the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries and the A8 motorway and IC2 road north of Lisbon.
London to Leiria, the main Silver Coast delivery hub, is about 1,560 miles. The journey takes 3 to 4 days on a dedicated vehicle and 10 to 21 days on a part load. Brittany Ferries from Portsmouth or Plymouth to Santander is a good option for Silver Coast deliveries, particularly for collections from western England and Wales. Santander to Leiria via the IC2 is about 360 miles.
The Silver Coast has a milder Atlantic climate than the Algarve. Summer temperatures are typically 25 to 30°C rather than 38 to 42°C. This makes it a more comfortable year-round relocation destination. Nazaré beach can be busy in July and August, but lorry access to Silver Coast towns is generally fine year-round outside peak tourist periods.
International Removals Companies connects each Silver Coast enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free. You get one removal company, not five. They contact you directly, check access at your specific Silver Coast address, handle bagagem de mudança customs documentation and confirm the actual price after a survey.
International Removals Companies is a free enquiry matching service operated by DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576). It does not carry out removals. It connects each Silver Coast enquiry with one suitable vetted partner mover. The partner mover contacts you directly and provides the quote.
Free. One FIDI-certified partner mover. No obligation to proceed.
Each page covers the specific access challenges, costs and route details for that destination. Select the Silver Coast town closest to your delivery address.
Silver Coast removals are priced at the central Portugal rate. These are planning guides only. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after a survey.
£950
to £2,100
£1,150
to £2,300
£2,600
to £4,700
£4,000+
after survey
Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to the Algarve require Portuguese customs clearance. The bagagem de mudança regime covers the transfer of residence exemption (isenção de direitos aduaneiros e de IVA por transferência de residência), which removes import duty and 23% Portuguese VAT from your household goods if you are moving primary residence to Portugal. You need a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Certificado de Bagagem from the Portuguese Consulate General in London before goods leave the UK. Allow 4 to 8 weeks for the certificate. Apply at portaldasfinancas.gov.pt. Check GOV.UK: living in Portugal for current UK government guidance. Check AT Brexit customs guidance before goods leave the UK.
Removal companies and moving companies cover all Silver Coast towns from the UK via the Channel Tunnel or Brittany Ferries. London to Leiria, the Silver Coast delivery hub, is about 1,560 miles. Dedicated vehicle transit is 3 to 4 days. Part load transit is 10 to 21 days. International Removals Companies connects each Algarve enquiry with one suitable FIDI-certified partner mover free.
Removals to the Silver Coast cost from about £950 for a part load to about £4,700 for a two-bedroom home on a dedicated vehicle. All are planning guides only. The Algarve is the furthest mainland Portugal destination from the UK and prices reflect the distance. The partner removal company confirms the actual price after a survey.
International moving companies and overseas removal companies run regular groupage departures to the Silver Coast. The A8 motorway and IC2 give lorries access throughout the region. Óbidos medieval walled village requires relay access. The partner moving company confirms access at the quote stage.
Yes. Since Brexit, all removals from the UK to the Silver Coast require Portuguese customs clearance under the bagagem de mudança regime. Most people moving primary residence to Portugal qualify for full exemption from import duty and 23% Portuguese VAT if goods have been owned and used for at least six months. You need a NIF (Número de Identificação Fiscal) and a Certificado de Bagagem from the Portuguese Consulate General in London before goods leave the UK. Apply at portaldasfinancas.gov.pt before goods leave the UK.
FIDI FAIM is the international quality standard for removal companies and moving companies covering the Silver Coast route. To earn accreditation, a removal company must pass an independent audit by Ernst and Young covering more than 200 quality and operational criteria, repeated every three years. It covers insurance, staff training, vehicle maintenance, claims handling and bagagem de mudança customs procedures.
The Silver Coast is a growing route. The combination of the A8 corridor, Atlantic beach access and growing British buyer interest means removal companies now run regular services to Nazaré, Peniche and Caldas da Rainha. International Removals Companies connects each Silver Coast enquiry with one FIDI-certified partner mover free. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD, company 07425576, has operated this service since November 2010. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Send your UK collection postcode, full Silver Coast delivery address, inventory, access details and preferred move date. One FIDI-certified partner mover confirms the quote and handles bagagem de mudança customs documentation.
Get a Silver Coast Removal QuoteFree. One FIDI-certified partner mover. DATACONTEXT (UK) LTD (company 07425576), operating since November 2010.
International Removals Companies connects Silver Coast removal enquiries with one suitable vetted partner mover. Partner movers hold FIDI FAIM, BAR Overseas, FEDEMAC and IAM accreditations where confirmed. FIDI FAIM requires an independent audit by Ernst and Young covering more than 200 quality criteria, repeated every three years. Working Member of AGM Group since 2010.
Prices, transit times, insurance cover, customs paperwork and accreditation details must be confirmed by the removal company before booking.