![]() ![]() Did you know that a few centuries ago it was an island, completely separated from mainland Portugal? Likewise, Atouguia da Baleia, which today is far from the sea, once had a sea port, and was dedicated to whale hunting (hence its name – “baleia” is the portuguese word for whale). MORE ARTICLES FROM CENTRAL PORTUGAL:Ħ - Schist Villages in Portugal Map with the location of Peniche Church of Mercy of Peniche Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição in Peniche Brief Historical Introduction to visit Penicheīefore presenting you with all the tips and things to do in Peniche, I have to tell you a little about its history. It is located on the Portuguese coast, and borders the municipalities of Óbidos and Lourinhã. Peniche is located in the south of Leiria district, on the border with Lisbon district. Other Itineraries and Travel Guides in Portugal.Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição and Touril Mother Church of São Leonardo and Pillory of Atouguia da Baleia Church of São José and Interpretive Center of Atouguia da Baleia Visit Atouguia da Baleia and Serra d’El Rei.Visit Baleal and the beaches on the north Coast of Peniche.Fort and Church of Nossa Senhora da Consolação Visit the beaches of Peniche on the south coast.Berlenga Island Caves and Rock Formations ![]() ![]() Berlenga Grande Beach and Fisherman’s Village Optionals: Urban Art Murals and Fialha Windmill Peniche de Cima Gates and Fortress of Peniche Viewpoint of Pilatos Balcony to Berlenga Island Cabo Carvoeiro: Viewpoint, Lighthouse and Pedra da Nau Dominique’s Balcony, Furninha Cave and Blowing Hole Portinho da Areia Beach (South) and Chapel of Santa Cruz Viewpoint of Carreiro de São Marcos and Cliff Path Beach of São Pedro and Alto da Vela Viewpoint Peniche Fort and National Museum of Resistance and Freedom Best Things to do in Peniche | Portugal.Take out Travel Insurance to visit Portugal.Brief Historical Introduction to visit Peniche.Fortress at the Peninsula of Peniche Papoa de Peniche □ĭo you want to know what my main suggestions and tips are for visiting this municipality in Portugal? So keep reading this article, because here you will find a detailed list of things to do in Peniche. There are fantastic trails to walk and there is no shortage of things to do for several days. When visiting Peniche, you can easily combine nature, beach and history in the same itinerary. In summer you will find fantastic bays for a dip in the sea, like the one next to the island of Baleal.It has great beaches for surfing and other water sports.It has strong traditions, especially those associated with fishermen and the artisanal production of bobbin lace.It has incredible cliffs and rock formations along its coast, but I highlight the ones found on the peninsula, near Cabo Carvoeiro and Papoa de Peniche.Peniche has several fortresses that attest to its strategic importance for the defense of the territory in the past.Berlengas Islands are part of Peniche and are a World Biosphere Reserve classified by UNESCO.Peniche is for me one of the most fascinating places on the Portuguese coast, and I’m sure you’ll agree after reading this article. ![]()
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