Reserva Natural das Berlengas

The archipelago encompasses three groups of islands - Estelas, Farilhões, and Berlenga - with rocky cliffs rising from the Atlantic Ocean 10 kilometers from the mainland.

Established in 1981, the protected area spans 9,560 hectares and includes the Fort of São João Baptista, constructed during the 17th century as a defense structure.

The reserve maintains a permanent lighthouse operation crew who manage navigation safety while contributing to the preservation of local maritime traditions.

Visitors can access the islands through scheduled boat services from Peniche between May and October, with a maximum capacity of 350 people at any time.

The reserve contains plant species found nowhere else on Earth, including Armeria berlegensis and Herniaria berlengiana, named after their discovery location.

Location: Peniche

Inception: 1981

Website: http://www.icnf.pt/portal/ap/r-nat/rnb

Operator: ICNF

Opening Hours: 24/7

Website: http://icnf.pt/portal/ap/r-nat/rnb

GPS coordinates: 39.45160,-9.51727

Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:19