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Peniche

Peniche (pron. ) is a seaside municipality in Portugal, with approximately 28,164 inhabitants.

The present mayor is António Correia Santos, elected by the Unitarian Democratic Coalition.

It is composed of 6 parishes.

Parishes

Ajuda (Peniche)

Atouguia da Baleia

Conceição (Peniche)

Ferrel

São Pedro

Serra d'El-Rei

General info

The Berlengas islands are part of the municipality, off the coast of Peniche. They are one of the world's first protected areas, the Berlengas nature reserve. During summer, the islands can be visited taking a ferryboat from Peniche.

Peniche is known for its long windy beaches, sought for recreational activities and sports as surf, windsurf or kite surf.Peniche have very good waves.Supertubos is the most popular wave in the region, with very fast and powerful(tubular) waves, one of the best in europe,some call it the "European Pipeline".
Peniche, with its typical harbour, its white windmills and chapels and large sand beaches has inspired notorious painter artists as Maurice Boitel.

Gallery

Image:Peniche nau dos corvos.jpg|Nau dos Corvos, a rock formation that is one of Peniche's landmarks

External links

Municipality official website

Photos from Peniche

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Hotels in Peniche

	Hotel Praia Norte	Score 7.55 from 20 reviews
	Av. Monsenhor Bastos
	Pay a visit to Restaurant Mastro Real, where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner. Adamastor, the bar, is open all day long. ... more

	Bom Sucesso Holiday Design Villas	Score 7.525 from 18 reviews
	Lugar Do Bom Sucesso - Vau
	Dine at the beach restaurant or the club house café. Various other dining possibilities are currently under construction. ... more

	Dona Rita Park - Apartamentos Turísticos	Score 6.825 from 21 reviews
	Avenida Do Golfe, Praia Da Consolação
	Dona Rita Park has its own bar, open throughout the whole of August. Guests can also make use of the dining facilities at a nearby hotel. ... more

	Albergaria Rainha Santa Isabel	Score 3.5 from 1 reviews
	Rua Direita
	Located within the historic castle walls of Óbidos, this guest house welcomes guests looking to stay in a typical Portuguese guest house. Albergaria Rainha Santa Isabel features 20 guest rooms, all with air conditioning and mini bar. Have a drink in the cosy sitting room, complete with leather sofas and fireplace. Internet can be used free of charge in the business centre. Enjoy the luxury of breakfast in bed. All guest rooms radiate a distinct style, thanks to their simple, traditional décor. The day can be spent exploring the sights or trying out windsurfing, canoeing or horse riding. For a truly hassle-free stay, Albergaria Rainha Santa Isabel also offers babysitting services. ... more

	Hotel Caldas Internacional	Score 7.25 from 122 reviews
	Rua Dr. Figueirôa Rego, 45
	The restaurant is open daily from 19:30 to 22:00. Complement your meal with a refreshing drink from the bar, open from 18:00 to 02:00. ... more
















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