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Beaches
In Peniche the beaches have a wild character with their strong waves, suitable for surfing throughout the year. However, you will have no problem finding a quiet beach to relax on.
The beaches in Peniche are almost all of high quality, with the blue flag and numerous services at your disposal such as awning rental during the bathing season, lifeguards and bars, where you can eat and enjoy the beauty of our beaches.
Do not hesitate to visit one of the many beaches in Peniche and enjoy some diving and, who knows, some surf lessons.
Praia do Baleal : long stretch of beach of fine white sand next to the island of Baleal .
Praia dos Supertubos : beach known for its waves that can reach 3 meters in height.
Praia da Gâmboa : beautiful beach with natural and cultural surroundings of crystalline sea and fine sand.
Praia do Porto de Areia Sul : small beach within the city of Peniche, with about 25 meters of sand.
Fortaleza
Fort S. João Baptista
The Fort of S. João Baptista, located on Berlenga Island, was built in 1651, by order of D. João IV, and completed in 1656. Built with the aim of preventing the occupation of this island by northern privateers. Africans or by enemy powers, experienced in June 1666 the most famous war episode in its history. On that date, the Fort of S. João Baptista was besieged by a Spanish fleet, composed of fourteen ships and a caravel, commanded by D. Diogo Ibarra. Defended, at the time, by a small garrison, less than twenty men, and with only nine pieces of artillery, this fortification led by corporal Avelar Pessoa, managed to resist for two days to the fierce enemy bombardment, as well as causing important casualties in the besieging forces. , translated into a high number of dead, one ship sunk and two others heavily damaged, against one dead and four wounded Portuguese. The depletion of supplies and ammunition, and the desertion of one of the soldiers, who exposed to D. Diogo Ibarra the dramatic situation of the Portuguese garrison, finally led to the capitulation of the Fort of S. João Baptista.
http://penicheguide.com/listings/sao-joao-baptista-fort/
Island of Berlenga
Berlenga Island or Berlenga Grande is divided into two parts, almost entirely separated by a seismic fault that gave rise to the so-called Carreiro dos Cações to the north and to the Carreiro do Mosteiro to the south. The largest part of the island is called Berlengae represents more than 2/3 of the island's total surface; the smaller part is called Old Island. It has 78.8 acre surface, approximately 1.5km long, 0.8km wide and a maximum height of 85 meters. Here is the Duke of Bragança Lighthouse , the Fort of São João Baptista das Berlengas , the Carreiro do Mosteiro beach , restaurants and campsite.
From December to March, Berlenga Island is only inhabited by lighthouse keepers and ICNB guards.
http://www.cm-peniche.pt/turismo_ilhaberlenga
Fortress
Built by D. João III in 1557 and completed in 1645 by D. João IV, who considered it the main key to the Kingdom from the sea, it stands out in the Peniche Fortress , in addition to the typical star design, the Baluarte Redondo - the first fortification built on the Peniche peninsula - the Watch Tower, and the chapel of Santa Bárbara. This property saw its space used in a different way according to the needs and historical vicissitudes of each era. Military square of vital strategic importance until 1897, shelter for Boer refugees from South Africa at the beginning of the 19th century. XX, residence of German and Austrian prisoners during the First World War, political prison of the Estado Novo between 1934 and 1974, temporary accommodation for Portuguese families arriving from the former overseas colonies in 1974, and from 1984 onwards Municipal Museum , the Peniche Fortress assumes special relevance as an important document of a historical diachrony of a local and national nature.
http://www.cm-peniche.pt/Cultura--Fortaleza-de-Peniche
Berlenga
Forte S. João Baptista
Surf
Peniche was and continues to be the stage for the most prestigious surfers in the world. The fantastic waves, the spectacle of the maneuvers, the presence of the best surfers in the world, along with a festive atmosphere, make Meo Pro Portugal – Peniche an event simply not to be missed!
This year 2022 the event will take place from March 3 to 13.
http://www.centerofportugal.com/pt/events/moche-rip-curl-pro-portugal-at-supertubos
Buddha Eden Garden
Go visit Quinta dos Loridos, home to the largest oriental garden in Europe, the impressive Buddha Eden. With about 35 hectares, the garden was created in response to the destruction of the Giant Buddhas of Bamyan, in what was one of the greatest acts of cultural barbarism, erasing masterpieces from the late period of Gandhara's art from memory.
Among buddhas, pagodas, terracotta statues and various sculptures carefully placed among the vegetation, it is estimated that more than 6 thousand tons of marble and granite were used to build this monumental work.
The central staircase is the focal point of the garden, where golden buddhas calmly welcome you.
In the central lake it is possible to observe the KOI fish, and the carved dragons that rise from the water.
You will also have the opportunity to observe the 700 hand-painted terracotta soldiers, each one unique, some of which are buried as they were 2,200 years ago.
Go discover a unique place of peace and tranquility that will surprise you.
http://www.bacalhoa.pt/quintas/quinta-dos-loridos
Buddha Eden Garden
Dino Parque Lourinha
Dino Park is the largest open-air museum in Portugal, set in an area of 10 hectares, including 4 routes corresponding to some of the most important epochs in the history of the earth: The late Paleozoic, the Triassic, the Jurassic and The Cretaceous.
Along these routes, visitors can observe more than 120 models of dinosaurs and other animals in full scale. The Park was specially designed to be an “Edutainment” experience (Education + Entertainment), combining the knowledge of the Earth's evolution and also the fun part for the whole family.
In addition to the open-air routes, in the central building of Dino Parque you can visit the Lourinhã Museum exhibition, displaying its fantastic collection of paleontological discoveries. In the laboratory it is also possible to observe, live, the preparation of fossils.
You can also find an Activities Pavilion, where visitors can experience some activities related to paleontology.
The first negotiations for the creation of Dino Parque began in 2012. At the same time, the Cooperation Agreement between the Municipality of Lourinhã and Dinosaurierpark in Münchehagen was signed.
The construction of the Park began in 2017, believing that it will be an anchor project with a great impact on the tourist development of the region, due to its cultural, educational and entertainment importance.
http://www.dinoparque.pt
Dino Parque Lourinhã
Óbidos Castle
A true historical symbol of Portugal, the Óbidos Castle is completely restored nowadays, being this one of the most beautiful castles in activity.
The Óbidos Castle it is located on a modest cliff on the edge of an extensive beach, which the sea waters have only recently covered. Óbidos can now be proud of the interest that many Portuguese and tourists have in Óbidos Castle.
Óbidos Castle is located in the district of Leiria, in a village that has the same name, the village of Óbidos, belonging to the parish of Santa Maria.
Forming a square, about 30 meters on a side, the castle wall reinforced with cylindrical turrets on the northern and southern sides, as well as on the northwest and southwest corners, and quadrangular towers on the northeast and southeast sides, this surrounds a terreiro in which the Paço do Alcaide, whose ruins gave a new life. A project was worked on a few years ago that contained the intention to restore the Castle. This restoration was carried out through the Directorate General of National Buildings and Monuments.
A very robust tower, sweetened to the western face of the wall, is part of the castle complex. The eastern side of the wall constitutes, better to say, the core part of the one that surrounds the castle and the town, and that extends on both sides towards the south. This one that will give rise to a pointed clasp, having traveled about half a kilometer, of the so-called Torre do Facho, thus creating the shape of an isosceles triangle.
As a whole, the Óbidos Castle represents the final phase of a series of constructions that can be closely monitored.
This Castle was mentioned as one of the Seven Wonders of Portugal in 2007, being classified as a Municipal Monument.
http://www.historiadeportugal.info/castelo-de-obidos/
Castelo de Óbidos
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