Peniche, Coastal municipality and city in Oeste region, Portugal
Located on a rocky peninsula, Peniche features extensive beaches along both its northern and southern coastlines, with strong waves attracting water sports enthusiasts.
The Peniche Fortress, constructed for coastal defense, later served as a political prison during the Estado Novo period from the 1950s to the 1970s.
The municipal museum displays maritime artifacts, while local fishing traditions continue through generations of families operating from the active harbor.
Ferries depart regularly from the main port to the Berlengas islands, offering visitors access to nature reserves and the São João Baptista Fort.
The Toarcian rock formations around Peniche document an Early Jurassic extinction event, making it a reference point for geological studies worldwide.
Location: Leiria
Location: Oeste Subregion
Location: Estremadura
Website: https://www.cm-peniche.pt/
Shares border with: Óbidos, Lourinhã
Website: https://cm-peniche.pt
GPS coordinates: 39.36283,-9.38872
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:59
Peniche Fortress
1.3 km
Fort of São João Baptista Berlengas
12 km
Fort of Peniche
1.2 km
Praia da Consolação
4.7 km
Cabo Carvoeiro Lighthouse
1.7 km
Praínha
4.5 km
Berlenga Lighthouse
11.9 km
Igreja matriz de Atouguia da Baleia
6.1 km
Forte de Paimogo
9.4 km
Reserva Natural das Berlengas
14.8 km
Praia de São Bernardino - Portugal
6.8 km
Fortaleza da Praia da Consolação
4.9 km
Praia de Paimogo
9.7 km
Restos da torre e muralhas do antigo Castelo de Atouguia da Baleia
6 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Peniche)
1.3 km
Praia da Almagreira
6.7 km
Church of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
886 m
Pelourinho de Atouguia da Baleia
6 km
Praia do Pico da Mota
8.4 km
Fonte do Rosário
496 m
Cruzeiro de Atouguia da Baleia
6.8 km
Igreja de São Sebastião
10.7 km
Fonte de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
6.2 km
Praia do Lagido
5.1 km
Antiga Cadeia Municipal e armazéns anexos
1.1 km
Câmara Municipal de Peniche
1.1 km
Casa no Largo de São Leonardo e Rua Dr. José Augusto Vaz
6 km
Igreja da Misericórdia de Peniche
1 kmReviews
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