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By GoPeniche Team●10 September 2015

Where it is, how to get there and what to know: essential Peniche

Geography, weather, transport and useful contacts: everything you need to plan a trip to Peniche without surprises.

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View of Cape Carvoeiro in Peniche
Cape Carvoeiro, at the tip of the Peniche peninsula. Photo: GoPeniche

In this article

Geography Weather Getting there and around Essential contacts Frequently asked questions

This guide helps you get to know the municipality of Peniche and what it has to offer: where to buy the best local products, where to eat, where to stay and what to do by day and by night.

Enjoy the beaches, the Berlengas archipelago and a heritage in which fishing traditions and bobbin lace stand out. Start planning your visit now.

Related: What to see in Peniche

Geography

Peniche belongs to the Oeste region of Portugal, covers 77.55 km² and has four parishes: Atouguia da Baleia, Ferrel, Peniche and Serra d’El-Rei.

It borders the municipalities of Óbidos and Lourinhã and the Atlantic Ocean, about 80 km from Leiria, the district capital, and 100 km from Lisbon.

Weather

The climate on the Silver Coast, and in Peniche in particular, is temperate: winters are mild and summers are gentle. The average annual temperature is around 15.5 ºC, the warmest month averages 22 ºC and the sea is about 15 ºC.

Getting there and around

  • By car: A8 to the IP6, exit for Peniche (about 1 hour from Lisbon)
  • By bus: Rede Expressos and Rápida Rodoviária do Tejo
  • By train: CP to Caldas da Rainha, then by bus

Within the town, local transport links the different areas, and short distances are easy on foot or by bike — there is a coastal cycle path between Peniche and Baleal.

Entrance to the town of Peniche
The entrance to Peniche as you arrive on the IP6. Photo: GoPeniche

Essential contacts

  • Emergency (police, fire): 112
  • Peniche Town Hall: +351 262 780 100
  • Hospital (Peniche unit): +351 262 780 900
  • Health centre: +351 262 783 501

Recommended guided tour

Peniche Walking Tour

Three hours on foot through the Fortress and the historic centre of Peniche with a local guide, ending with a tasting of traditional sweets.

See the tour · from €53

Frequently asked questions

How far is Peniche from Lisbon?

About 100 km, just over an hour by car on the A8 and IP6.

When is the best time to visit Peniche?

Summer is the season for beaches and the Berlengas; spring and autumn are quieter and great for walking and surfing.

Which parishes make up Peniche?

Four: Atouguia da Baleia, Ferrel, Peniche and Serra d’El-Rei.

More about Peniche

This article was prepared by the GoPeniche team, the tourist guide to Peniche. Please check dates, opening hours and prices before your visit.

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