São João Baptista Fort on Berlenga island, off Peniche

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Almost an island, Peniche lives facing the sea: the fortress, the fishing harbour, bobbin lace, the Supertubos waves that host the world surf tour and, offshore, the Berlengas nature reserve. Don’t wait — Peniche is a place to live at the pace of the Atlantic.

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Everything you need to plan your visit to Peniche — or to welcome guests from out of town.

Events

Everything that happens in Peniche all year round

From the Senhora da Boa Viagem festivities to the Bobbin Lace Show and the surf contests, the events that shape Peniche’s calendar, month by month.

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Guided Tours

Guided Tours in Peniche

Peniche on foot, the Berlengas and the West with certified local guides.

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Team Building

Team Building in Peniche

Activities for teams: escape rooms, cooking, wine, ceramics and more.

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See & Do

What to see and do in Peniche

The fortress, beaches, the Berlengas and the parishes around town.

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Blog

Peniche Blog

Stories, events and tips to get to know Peniche better.

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Must See in Peniche

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From the fortress to the Berlengas, these guides help you choose what to see first, whether you have a day or a weekend.

Baleal beach and peninsula in Peniche

Guide

Essential Peniche

The essentials for a first visit to Peniche.

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Guide

What to See in Peniche

The fortress, Cabo Carvoeiro, churches and viewpoints.

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Guide

The Berlengas

A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 10 km off the coast.

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Bobbin Lace in Peniche

The craft that fishermen’s wives made famous.

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Peniche Annual Events

The festivals that fill the town’s calendar.

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Experiences in Peniche

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From the Berlengas to the streets of the fishing quarter: ideas for experiencing Peniche and the region with people who know it well.

Surfers at Supertubos beach

Experience

Berlengas Standard Pack Tour

Boat to Berlenga and a guided visit of the island.

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Experience

Peniche Walking Tour

Peniche on foot, through the stories of its people.

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Experience

Portuguese Ceramics Workshop

Get your hands in the clay with a local craftsman.

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Experience

Caldas da Rainha Food Tour

Flavours of the West in a tasting tour next door.

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Living Peniche

Three good reasons to come back: sail to the Berlengas, take the team out of the office and spend the day in Baleal.

Guided Tour

Berlengas: boat trip and guided island visit

São João Baptista fort, the sea caves and the nature reserve, half an hour by boat from Peniche.

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Companies

Murder Mystery Dinner: a crime to solve as a team

One of the team building activities companies ask for most.

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Beach

Baleal, the peninsula with two beaches

Sand on both sides, surf schools and the best sunset in Peniche.

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Guided Tours in Peniche and the West

Team Building in Peniche

Spotlight on the West

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Peniche is a great base for exploring Portugal’s West region. These are the neighbouring towns worth the trip.

West

Óbidos

Portugal’s most iconic walled medieval town, 20 minutes from Peniche. Discover it all at goobidos.com.

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West

Nazaré

The giant waves of Praia do Norte and fishing traditions, 45 minutes away. Discover it all at gonazare.com.

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West

Caldas da Rainha

A spa town of ceramics and the daily market in Praça da Fruta. Discover it all at gocaldas.com.

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West

Alcobaça

Portugal’s largest Cistercian monastery, a World Heritage Site. Discover it all at goalcobaca.com.

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