The port and the eponymous beach Peniche dearly loved by surfers.

This year, in October Peniche was a host to one of the two European stages of the World Surfing League. Note, however, that this secluded beach, located on the Atlantic Cape crashed 60 miles north-west of Lisbon, is worth a visit even if you do not plan to "catch the wave".
Experienced surfers and bodiserfery hold a course on the west coast, to the perfect wave in the form of huge pipes beach Medão Grande Beach, and secluded coves of the neighboring Baleal (Baleal) perfect for beginners, families and curious.
Those interested in history should visit the old town center of Peniche, to see the ancient church and a fort built in the XVI and XVII centuries. Until the XX century it housed a prison for political prisoners. Today it is a museum. Divers can rent a boat and go to the islands of the archipelago Berlenga (Ilhas Berlengas). It is a protected area so pristine underwater world here is perfect.


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