Peniche

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Have you ever been to Peniche?

Peniche and the sea are inseparable. It is one of the largest traditional fishing ports in Portugal and a major Atlantic hub for maritime-tourist activities.

Before heading to the beach, your visit to Peniche must include a walk through the historic centre. Besides the Nossa Senhora dos Remédios Sanctuary, the São Pedro and Misericórdia Churches, the Peniche Fort is a must-see. It was built in the 16th/17th centuries to defend the coast, together with the Fort on Consolação beach and the fort on the Island of Berlengas. It played a major role at various points in Portuguese history but its most recent purpose was to serve as a political prison under the Estado Novo regime, holding some of the most important public personalities in the fight against Fascism. You will learn all about it once inside, since it is currently the Peniche City Museum.

In addition to fishing, which has always been one of the sources of income of its people, Peniche is also known for the art of bobbin lacework, perfected by the women while the men were out at sea.

What People Are Saying

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"Our guides were very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend this trip."
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"We had a great time, every little detail was thought of and even though we were unlucky with the weather we will had a great time. The ferry, the car transfer and the kayaking all included in the price. Thanks for a wonderful day!"
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"Expérience incroyable!! Superbe journée en tout!! Petit bémol... pas de veste de sauvetage sur le bateau pour se rendre à l’île..."
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"The tour was really good organised, the views are amazing. The guide, Mike, was really helpful (thanks again for the kayak lesson). I enjoyed a lot this tour and I highly recommend it."
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"Really friendly and helpful guides, everything was nicely organized. The island is absolitely beautiful, I would recommend it as a perfect daytrip from Lisbon"
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"First of all it must be noted that all activities are subject to weather conditions, which unfortunately prevented us from kayaking/glass bottom boat cave tour. However, going to Berlengas grande is unmissable for any adventurous tourist to Portugal - an island unparalleled when it comes to combining both beauty and history. David (our tour leader) was prepared for everything - even when the van originally broke down, he still got us to the port on time and kept all spirits high! He was engaging and knowledgable beyond measure and also very amusing. He made sure to strike a balance between our safety and getting the most out of the trip."

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