Things to do in Peniche

Nature & Outdoors

Beach hopping: from Porto Novo to Assenta

This inspiring 20 km-long beach hopping route will lead you from Valmitão to Assenta beach across the most incredible natural settings of Center of Portugal's west coast. That continues to impress travellers with its wilderness and unrivalled pristine beauty.  (...)

Beaches & Surf

Paimogo

152 millions of years ago dinosaurs used to stroll along Paimogo beach, a true must for palaeontology lovers. But not only. Also for book worms. When the tide is low, we can see the face of Literature Nobel Prize José (...)

Beaches & Surf

Porto Dinheiro

Porto Dinheiro beach, located only half an hour away south from Peniche, is one of the most surprising beaches of Center of Portugal's west coast. Rich in paleontological heritage, unique fishing traditions, along with a soul-touching natural landscape of cliffs (...)

Beaches & Surf

Porto das Barcas

Porto das Barcas beach is a dream come true for palaeontology enthusiasts. It was in this beach, located half an hour away from Peniche, that the biggest dinosaur footprints were discovered! Some are so well preserved that you can actually (...)

Nature & Outdoors

Foz Azul Beach - Local Natural Reserve

The Natural Reserve of Foz Azul is an eye-catching maritime protected area, one hour away south from Peniche, that strikes visitors with its rich biodiversity and sheer natural beauty. A well-kept secret! (...)

Beaches & Surf

Our islands

Heavenly placed on the shore of Peniche, Berlenga archipelago is the only island reserve in the Portuguese mainland. Berlenga, Estelas and surrounding islands were classified Berlenga Natural Reserve on September 3rd 1981. (...)

Beaches & Surf

From Peniche to Ericeira

We leave the gravity-defying waves of Nazaré and set for the discovery of Peniche, a paradise for geology, bird-watching, surf and diving aficionados. (...)

Nature & Outdoors

From Areia Branca beach to Paimogo Fort

This enchanting walking tour will lead you across the most incredible bucolic landscapes at the heart of a jaw-dropping nature.  (...)

Beaches & Surf

Areia Branca

Areia Branca beach is located between Peniche and Santa Cruz and is a real gem on Center of Portugal's west coast.  (...)

Food & Drink

Aguardente DOC Lourinhã

The protected designation of origin Aguardente DOC Lourinhã is actually the only demarcated region in Portugal for the production of brandy ("aguardente"). In the European Union there are only 3 demarcated brandy-producing regions, namely: Lourinhã and the French regions Cognac (...)

Arts & Culture

Sons na Areia

The music festival Sons na Areia is organised by the Municipality of Lourinhã, in the region of Peniche, and it takes place in August at the dazzling Areia Branca beach. (...)

Food & Drink

Alta

Providing "the" view over the stunning Areia Branca beach, in Lourinhã, near Peniche, restaurant Alta was founded by the Marteleira sisters, Julie, the Chef, and Jenny, born and raised in Toronto. Traditional Portuguese cuisine with an international twist, along with (...)