Peniche, the westernmost city in Europe, is located in the district of Leiria, at the foot of the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Carvoeiro and the Berlengas.
Peniche is a city with a privileged climate that preserves intact its strong connection with the sea and its main traditions, especially gastronomy and various architectural and artistic treasures.
The city is home of the largest traditional port of Portugal, and has excellent infrastructure for tourism and activities linked to the sea.
The Berlengas Islands
The Berlengas Islands are located about 10 kilometers from the coast and are one of the best natural reserves in the world.The archipelago consists of three island groups: Berlenga Grande, Estelas and Farilhões.
The Berlenga Island is the largest of the three and can be visited during the summer months.
Take advantage of your visit to enjoy the natural wonders of Portugal. Add a trip to Belenga Island to your stay.
Points of interest on the island:
• Praia do Carreiro
• Tours by reservation
• Boat trips along the caves Forte de S. João Baptista
• Berlenga's lighthouse
Trip aboard Cabo Avelar Pessoa (May - September)
Adults: Euros 20.00
Children 5 to 12 years: Euros 10.00
Children under 4 years: free
Trip aboard the Nevada
From Euros 24.50 per person
The price includes round-trip ticket to the island, a guided tour and the chance to see dolphins!
*General conditions
- Minimum stay: 2 nights
- Prices may vary depending on season.
Surfers paradise
Since ancient times, Peniche has been deeply linked to the sea. Initially it was an island, but with the wind and the tides it became a peninsula.
During prehistoric times, various civilizations occupied this area due to the richness of the land and the coast and, especially, because of the strategic position that Peniche has.
With the occupation by the Romans, the economy came to be based mainly on agriculture and fishing. To this day, the canning industry still has a great importance in local development.
Peniche was and still is the setting chosen by the most prestigious surfers in the world, such as Frederico Morais (Kikas), Vasco Ribeiro, Miguel Blanco and Gabriel Medina. These professionals contributed to the creation of the Rip Curl Pro Portugal, an event that attracts more and more people, unique and spectacular!
Beaches: Supertubos, Almagreira, Belgians, Consolação, Lagide, Molho Leste, Praia Norte
Sights
Distance from the hotel PINHALmar to the following cities and attractions:
• Peniche's Fort = 5 min
• Peniche's Marina = 5 min
• Gamboa Beach = 5 min
• Baleal, Supertubos, and Consolação Beaches = 15 min
• Berlengas Islands = 30 min
• Óbidos Logoon = 20 min
• Óbidos Medieval Village = 15 min
• Ericeira and Santa Cruz = 35 min
• Caldas da Rainha = 25 min
• Torres Vedras = 35 min
• Fátima = 60 min
Cuisine
Taste our cuisine!
• Caldeirada
• Roasted sardines
• Lobster "suada" in the Peniche style
• Fish soup
• Penichenses
• Sweet lace
• SS of Peniche
