"Welcome to Peniche" Top 5 Page for this destination Peniche by yumyum

Peniche Travel Guide: 45 reviews and 160 photos

We came to Peniche on a day trip from Nazaré. We anticipated a small village and were surprised to see this town and its rugged coast. There are also sandy beaches not far from the town center.

Peniche is famous for its sardine fishing industry. You can buy sardine tins from Peniche in Switzerland. Apparently, the sardines are healthy to eat and they are not overfished and the traditional way of fishing them doesn't destroy the seafloor.

If you have half a day, you can walk around the peninsula. We did that and enjoyed it a lot. It's only 8 kilometers. Well, I must admit it became a bit tedious in the end without sidewalk and no shade, but it was well worth it. The coastline is just spectacular!

on the way to the cape

monument next to the fort

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In a nutshell:A gem - not to be missed!

Last visit to Peniche: May 2009
Intro Updated Jul 14, 2009
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Lace-making Local Customs (1)

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Comments (17)

MalenaN Dec 30, 2009 at 11:49 AM Report Abuse

Sounds like you had a lovely walk around the peninsula. I will visit Portugal for the first time next year, but only for a week so I will unfortunately not have time to go to Peniche.
Toshioohsako Nov 15, 2009 at 8:09 AM Report Abuse

I went to Porto lately and this region of Portugal makes me feel to visit the country again.
DAO Oct 16, 2009 at 2:30 PM Report Abuse

Looks like a nice place to stop along the coast. The 1st restaurant looks nice. Love iced tea!
bijo69 Aug 7, 2009 at 2:50 AM Report Abuse

Ein nettes Plätzchen :). Danke für die Tipps!
scottishvisitor Aug 3, 2009 at 3:00 AM Report Abuse

I love the blue sky of Peniche & also the beautiful white buildings
hunterV Jul 31, 2009 at 10:49 AM Report Abuse

Hello, Sonja! The place looks very attractive indeed!
matcrazy1 Jul 27, 2009 at 11:04 AM Report Abuse

Beautiful Peniche page and pictures, especially of rocky cliffs and churches. It's a pity we were too late to visit Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary.
micas_pt Jul 23, 2009 at 12:07 PM Report Abuse

Churches in Portugal have been suffering robberies in their ancient works of art, which are latter sold in black market. So, some parishes opt to close their churches. It was quite a walk to and from Cabo Carvoeiro!! Enjoyed reading your page, well done!
Yaqui Jul 22, 2009 at 6:53 PM Report Abuse

The Church of Misericordia is so lovely Sonja and that pastry shop is so charming. Lovely page!
jumpingnorman Jul 22, 2009 at 11:42 AM Report Abuse

Nice new pages, Sonja - the Nossa Senhora dos Remedios Sanctuary looks like a very nice place to pray at. And nice store tip where you can have ice cream and buy lottery too, hehehe...Norman :)