Peniche Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality and city in Portugal
About Peniche
Peniche (p(ih)-NEE-sh(ih), /pɨ.ˈni.ʃɨ/), with its scenic harbour, white windmills, chapels and long sandy beaches has inspired famous artists like Maurice Boitel. Since ancient times Peniche has been an important fishing harbour. Besides fisheries, the economy of the Peniche municipality relies on agriculture, services and tourism. The city had a population of 16,000 in 2011, with 28,000 living in the metropolitan area. Peniche has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate greatly moderated by the Atlantic ocean, with mild wet winters and cool dry summers. Its low day-time temperature variation and little seasonal temperature variation make it remarkably mild year-round. Despite its latitude in central Portugal, the city has one of the mildest winter night-time temperatures in mainland Europe.
Top Attractions in Peniche
Explore the best things to see and do in Peniche:
- ★Arquipélago das Berlengas
- ★Baleal Beach & Island
- ★Peniche Fortress
Where to Eat in Peniche
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Lola Gastrobar
- 🍴Marisqueira Mirandum
Where to Stay in Peniche
- 🏨Marazul
- 🏨MH Peniche
Peniche Travel Guide Sections
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